How to say it
an · ge · LI · na
ˌæn.dʒəˈliː.nə
Feminine
Angelina
Little angel
What it means
An Italian diminutive of Angela, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger' or 'angel.'
Angelina is the Italian little-one form of Angela, from Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the word scripture uses for God's angels. It has been a warm staple in Italian and Latino families for centuries and turned globally famous through actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie. It shares its root with Angela, Angelo, and Angel. Angie and Lina are the easy shorts.
How to spell Angelina
The standard spelling is Angelina. Common variants include Angeline, Anjelina, Angelinha, but Angelina is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #43 in 2005, currently #347 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Angie and Lina both fall out of it.
- Pop culture
Angelina Jolie is the defining modern bearer.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Angelina Jolie American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian
Spelling variants
- Angeline
- Anjelina
- Angelinha
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Common questions
- What does the name Angelina mean?
- An Italian diminutive of Angela, from the Greek angelos, 'messenger' or 'angel.'
- What does Angelina mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Angelina means "Little angel." Angelina is the Italian little-one form of Angela, from Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the word scripture uses for God's angels. It has been a warm staple in Italian and Latino families for centuries and turned globally famous through actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie. It shares its root with Angela, Angelo, and Angel. Angie and Lina are the easy shorts.
- Is Angelina short for Angela?
- Yes. Angelina is a short form of Angela, and it carries the same meaning, "Little angel." These days many parents use Angelina as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Angelina?
- Angelina is pronounced ˌæn.dʒəˈliː.nə. Say it as an-ge-LI-na, with the stress on the "li" syllable.
- How do you spell Angelina?
- The standard spelling is Angelina. Common spelling variants include Angeline, Anjelina, Angelinha.
- Is Angelina a boy or girl name?
- Angelina is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Angelina?
- Angelina ranked #347 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.