Andjela

Q: What is the origin of Andjela?

Andjela is of Serbian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Andjela?

According to the latest SSA data, Andjela is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Andjela a girl name?

Andjela is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Messenger"

South Slavic form of Angela, from Greek angelos, used in Balkan contexts with a clear messenger interpretation.

Themes:slavicangelgreekvariant

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Andjela

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Andjela did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Andjela Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Andjela.

10 ideas

Andie

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Andj

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andy

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andj

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jela

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elay

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djey

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jel

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Similar Names to Andjela

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282

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Ann

“Grace, Favor”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

#185

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Abigail

AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

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Annie

“Grace, Favor”

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Alexis

uh-LEK-sis

“Defender; Helper”

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Anne

“Grace; Favor”

#649

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Alyssa

uh-LIS-uh

“Rational; or Alyssum Flower”

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Alexandra

al-ig-ZAN-druh

“Defender of People”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Andjela

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Andjela mean?

Andjela means "Messenger". South Slavic form of Angela, from Greek angelos, used in Balkan contexts with a clear messenger interpretation.

What is the origin of Andjela?

Andjela is of Serbian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Andjela?

According to the latest SSA data, Andjela is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Andjela a girl name?

Andjela is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Andjela?

Popular nicknames for Andjela include Andie, Andj, andy, andj, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Andjela?

There are many names similar to Andjela in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSerbian, Greek

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Pavle Alton Al Ashley Addison

Sisters

Jovana Arlene Addie Ashlee Ashleigh

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