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Angela

male

Meaning

"Messenger; Angel"

From Greek angelos meaning messenger, it entered Christian naming through Latin and became common in modern European languages.

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Popularity History of Angela

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Angela Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Angela

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Famous Angelas

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    Angela Davis
    American political activist, scholar and author
  • A
    Angela Merkel
    German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany for 16 years

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin, English
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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