Angelina

Angelina is a Latinate diminutive of Angela, itself derived from the Latin angelus and ultimately from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger or messenger of God. The name spread widely through Catholic and Orthodox Christian cultures, where angels held deep theological significance, and it has been in use across Europe for several centuries. Notable bearers include the Italian saint Angelina of Marsciano, a fifteenth-century noblewoman who founded a religious order. Variant forms and cognates include Angela, Angeline, Angelika, and Angel.