Baby names that go with Evangelista

Origin and meaning

evangelist or bringer of good news (Spanish, from Greek)

Evangelista is a Spanish surname of Greek and Christian religious origin, meaning 'bringer of good news' or 'evangelist'. It entered widespread use in the Philippines through Christian conversion and colonial administrative naming practices, including the 1849 Clavería decree. Today, it is among the most common Hispanic surnames distributed across the country.

Derived from the Spanish religious title 'evangelista' (evangelist), referring to the authors of the four Christian Gospels. It was widely adopted as a surname across the Spanish Empire and in the Philippines during the colonial era.