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Female

Angela

Name Meaning:

Feminine form of Angelus (Latinized form of Greek 'angelos'), meaning "messenger" or "angel."

Noteable Namesakes

Angela Merkel (Former German Chancellor); Angela Lansbury (Actress); Angela Bassett (Actress); Angela Davis (Activist)

Origin

Greek

Popularity

US: #306, UK: #287

Variations/Nicknames

Angie; Ange; Ang; Angel

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