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Engeline is a feminine first name that is understood as an extension of the short form Engel. This derives from names that begin with 'Engel-' and have their origin in the name of the tribe of the Angles. The name means 'the woman from the people of the Angles.'
What does the name Engeline mean?
Engeline is a girl's name that is understood as a development of the short form Engel. This derives from names that begin with 'Engel-' and are connected to the tribal name of the Angles. The meaning of the name is 'the woman from the people of the Angles.' In the late Middle Ages, however, the meaning became more strongly associated with the New High German term Engel, which refers to the Latin and Ancient Greek origins and means 'the angel,' 'the messenger,' or 'the envoy.' Other possible derivations include: from Old High German angil for 'the angle, from the tribal name of the Angles'; from Old High German angul for 'the angle, the fishhook, the tip of the fishing line'; from Old High German ango for 'the focal point, the center'; from Latin angelus for 'the messenger, the angel'; and from Ancient Greek ángelos (ἄγγελος) for 'the messenger, the envoy, the angel, to send out, to dispatch.' Other variants include Engelina and Engelke.
Where does the name Engeline come from?
The etymology of Engeline is of Old High German origin and means 'the angel.' The Old High German
How do you pronounce Engeline?
The pronunciation of Engeline is usually 'En-ge-li-ne' [ɛŋɡeˈliːnə]. The sound is soft and balanced. The gentle '-ne' at the end gives the name a calm, almost floating note. Engeline sounds elegant and harmonious, tradition-conscious, yet still light and graceful in overall sound.
Popularity
Engeline is a rather rare first name in Germany. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. Its best placement in the Dutch name charts was in 1945 at 583rd place. In the last ten years, Engeline has been given as a first name in the Netherlands about 30 times, placing it at 1,242nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, the name ranks 1,378th in the Netherlands.
Nicknames & pet names
Engel
Frequently asked questions about the name Engeline
What is the origin of the name Engeline?
Engeline has Old High German roots and is closely connected to the term 'angel.' The word compositions refer to terms like 'angelus' (Latin) for 'the messenger' or 'ángelos' (Ancient Greek) for 'the envoy.'
What does the name Engeline mean?
The name Engeline is interpreted as 'the woman from the people of the Angles.' In the late Middle Ages, its meaning was also linked to 'angel,' which means 'the messenger' or 'the envoy.'
How popular is the first name Engeline?
Engeline is a less common name, but it has gained popularity in recent years, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, where it is finding an increasing following.