Angelina
Female nameItalian
✨ Meaning
Angelina is an Italian diminutive of Angela, formed by adding the affectionate ending -ina, so it means something close to 'little angel' or 'small messenger.' Diminutives of this kind were not childish in Italian usage; they were warm, and many became independent names in their own right. Angelina keeps the devotional sense of its parent name while sounding noticeably softer and more lyrical.
🌍 Origin
The name spread through Italy and the wider Mediterranean and travelled to the Americas with Italian emigration in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It has stayed in continuous use in the United States ever since, with a marked lift in visibility from the 2000s onward, and it is also familiar in Spanish, Portuguese and Russian forms.
📈 Popularity Trend
⭐ Famous People Named Angelina
- Angelina Jolie
- Angelina Jordan
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Angelina mean?
Angelina means 'little angel,' an Italian affectionate diminutive of Angela, which comes from the Greek word for messenger.
What are the nicknames for Angelina?
Angie, Lina, Angel and Gigi are all used, giving the name unusual flexibility for a five-syllable choice.
Is Angelina an Italian name?
Yes. It is Italian in form, built on a Greek root, and it also appears in Spanish, Portuguese and Russian naming traditions.