Angelina
little angel or messenger (Greek via Latin/Spanish)
Angelina is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 162, with 46,139 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little angel or messenger (Greek via Latin/Spanish)
Angelina is an elaboration of Angela, ultimately originating from the Greek 'angelos'. It has deep historical roots in the Philippines through Spanish Catholicism, bolstered in the modern era through global pop culture. It remains a classic and frequently given female name across generations.
Angelina is a diminutive form of Angela, derived via Latin from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era and later reinforced by American English media and international usage.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Angel, Angie, Geline, or Ina. It is frequently paired in compound names such as Maria Angelina or used as a standalone first name.
Related forms
- Angelina Spanish
- Angelina Italian
- Angeline French
- Anhelina Russian
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Angelina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Angelina with two Filipino surnames?
Angelina is the given name. The full name is Angelina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Angelina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Angelina is number 162, with 46,139 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.