Girl
Greek
3 syllables
Angela
AN-jeh-lah
/ˈæn.dʒə.lə/
"Messenger of God" — a timeless Christian name of heavenly grace and classic strength
Angela is the feminine form of Angelo, from the Greek angelos meaning messenger. It has been used as a Christian name since the medieval period and was one of the most popular names in the United States and United Kingdom throughout the mid-20th century. Angela remains a broadly recognized classic associated with warmth, strength, and spiritual depth.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAn · ge · la
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordAngelos
MeaningMessenger of God, angel
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1965
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJanuary 27
Nicknames
AngieAngGelaAngel
About the Name Angela
Angela means messenger of God or angel, from the Greek angelos. It is the feminine form of Angelo and carries clear spiritual significance.
Angela comes from the Greek angelos through Latin. It has been used as a Christian given name in Italy since the medieval period and spread throughout Europe.
Angela was one of the top names in the US in the 1960s and 1970s. It is now less common among newborns but remains very familiar as a generational classic.
Angela Marie, Angela Rose, and Angela Grace are timeless combinations that suit the name's warm, classic character.
Angelas are often described as warm, strong, and quietly authoritative — a name associated with both nurturing and natural leadership.
Angela is the standard English and Italian spelling. The Spanish form Ángela includes an accent on the first A. Nicknames Angie and Ang are universally recognized.
Personality of Angela
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Angela
Creativity
74%
Elegance
80%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
80%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Angela
A
Angela Merkel
German Chancellor 2005–2021, one of the world's most powerful political leaders
A
Angela Bassett
American actress and Oscar nominee known for Black Panther
A
Angela Lansbury
British-American actress, five-time Tony winner and star of Murder She Wrote
Middle Names for Angela
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Angela
Angela Marie
Angela Rose
Angela Grace
Angela Nicole
Angela Michelle
Angela Lynn
Angela Louise
Angela Renee
Angela Faith
Angela Christine
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History of Angela
1000
Angela used as a Christian name in Italy and southern Europe
1920
Angela gains popularity in the United States and United Kingdom
1965
Angela reaches peak US popularity, ranking in the top 10 girls names
1980
Usage begins gradual decline as more modern names rise
Numerology & Symbolism of Angela
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Cerulean
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orchid
Angela Around the World
How Angela is written in different languages and scripts
أنجيلا
Arabic
アンジェラ
Japanese
Анжела
Russian
안젤라
Korean
安吉拉
Chinese
Άγγελα
Greek
एंजेला
Hindi
אַנְגֵּלָה
Hebrew
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