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GirlPronounced English /æn.ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪ.kə/; Italian /an.ˈd͡ʒɛ.li.ka/Dutch language family

Angélica

A name meaning "angelic".

Quick answer

Angélica is a girl name meaning "angelic".

Pronunciation: English /æn.ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪ.kə/; Italian /an.ˈd͡ʒɛ.li.ka/.

GenderGirl
Meaningangelic
PronunciationEnglish /æn.ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪ.kə/; Italian /an.ˈd͡ʒɛ.li.ka/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic", ultimately related to Greek ἄγγελος ( angelos ) meaning "messenger". The poets Boiardo and Ariosto used this name in their Orlando poems (1483 and 1532), where she is the love interest of both Orlando and Rinaldo. It has been used as a given name since the 18th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english, italian, romanian, carolingian cycle