Angelina

Angelina is a Latinate diminutive of Angela, itself derived from the Latin angelus, which in turn comes from the Greek angelos meaning messenger or messenger of God. The name spread widely across Europe through Christian tradition, carried by the veneration of saints and the popularity of Angela among Catholic communities. It gained particular prominence in modern popular culture through the American actress Angelina Jolie. Related forms include Angela, Angel, Angeline, and Angelica.