Angelita

Angelita is a female first name that is considered a Spanish diminutive of Angela. The meaning of the name encompasses terms such as 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the envoy of God', 'the angel', as well as the diminutives 'the little angel' and 'the little angelic one'.

What does the name Angelita mean?

Angelita, as a female first name, is derived from Angela and has its roots in Ancient Greek. The name means among other things 'the messenger' and 'the angel'. These derivations come either from the Ancient Greek word ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger', or 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin term angelus, also meaning 'the angel'. Various variants include Angelika (German), Angelica, Angelicia, Angelique (French), Angelieke, Angeliki, Angelike, Angele, Angeles, Angeli, Angelie, Angely, Angelina (Italian), Angeline, Angelini, Angelija, and Angelic. A common short form of the name is Angie. Male counterparts include Angelo and Angel.

Where does the name Angelita come from?

The name Angelita has its origin in Ancient Greek and carries meanings such as 'the angel' or 'the messenger'.

How do you pronounce Angelita?

The pronunciation of Angelita is four syllables and fluid. It is typically pronounced as 'An-ge-li-ta' [an.dʒeˈliːta] and begins with an open 'a' sound. The even syllable structure creates a melodic and gentle flow, accompanied by a calm emphasis. The open '-ta' sound at the end provides a clear yet soft conclusion. Angelita thus conveys a friendly, elegant, and vibrant aura that appears harmonious and dynamic.

When is the name day of Angelita?

The name day for Angelita is celebrated on January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Angelita is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. The best ranking was achieved in 2001 with 982nd place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Angelita has been given as a first name in Italy less than ten times, placing it at 2,802nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 1,771st in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Angel / Angie / Eli / Elita

Famous people

• Angelita (lead role in the film 'K-12')