What Does the Name Angelina Mean?
Angelina is a girl's name of Greek (via Latin/Italian) origin meaning “little angel; messenger.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Angelina |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Greek (via Latin/Italian) |
| Meaning | little angel; messenger |
| Variants | Angelica, Angela, Angeline, Anjelina |
| Popularity | A long-standing favorite in Italy and the U.S.; remained in the U.S. top 200 through the 2000s-2010s. |
The meaning and origin of Angelina
The name Angelina means “little angel; messenger” and has Greek (via Latin/Italian) origins. Angelina is an Italian diminutive of Angela, from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' Its modern visibility owes much to actress Angelina Jolie.
Variants and related names
Angelina is related to several other names you may recognize: Angelica, Angela, Angeline, Anjelina. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Angelina?
A long-standing favorite in Italy and the U.S.; remained in the U.S. top 200 through the 2000s-2010s.
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What does the name Angelina mean?+
The name Angelina means “little angel; messenger” and is of Greek (via Latin/Italian) origin.
What is the origin of the name Angelina?+
Angelina originates from Greek (via Latin/Italian).
Is Angelina a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Angelina has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press