Evangelina

Evangelina is a biblical name of Greek origin that carries the meaning 'the good news', 'the good message', or in a religious context 'she who brings the good news' or 'the bearer of the good news'.

What does the name Evangelina mean?

The name Evangelina has its roots in ancient Greek and means something like 'the good news', 'the good message', or in a spiritual sense 'she who brings the good news' or 'the bearer of the good news'. The etymological foundations are found in the ancient Greek terms eû ‎(εὖ), which means 'good', and ángelma (άγγελμα), which refers to 'the announcement', 'the message', or ángelos (άγγελος), which means 'the angel' or 'the messenger of God'. Additionally, the name derives from the ancient Greek word 'Evangelium' (εὐαγγέλιον), which means 'good news' or 'good message'. Other forms include Evangelia, Evangelin, Evangelista, Evangelyne, Evangeline, and Vangelia. Male variants include Evangelos, Evangelist, Vangelis, Vangel, and Wangelis.

Where does the name Evangelina come from?

The name Evangelina is an ancient Greek female first name with meanings such as 'the bearer of the good news' or 'the good news'. The components consist of eû, which means 'good', and ángelos, which means 'the angel' or 'the messenger', as well as ángelma for 'the announcement' or 'the message'. This name is biblical and is used in various languages, including English and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Evangelina?

The sound and pronunciation of Evangelina are characterized by a long, melodic structure that spans four syllables. In German pronunciation, the name is often pronounced as 'E-van-ge-LI-na' [evangeˈliːna] or [evaŋgeˈliːna], with the emphasis harmoniously leading to the middle of the name. The syllable '-li-' gives the name a bright and clear note, while the gentle '-na' elegantly rounds it off. Overall, Evangelina conveys a solemn and elegant sound that is feminine and expressive.

When is the name day of Evangelina?

The name day for Evangelina is celebrated on March 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Evangelina is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, Evangelina has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,965th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 3,244. Evangelina also shows a certain popularity internationally.

Nicknames & pet names

Angeline / Eva / Evana / Eve / Evka / Lina / Vanga / Vangi

Famous people

• Evangelina Carrozzo (Argentinian model)
• Evangelina Elizondo (actress from Mexico)
• Evangelina Salazar (Argentinian actress)
• Evangelina Vigil-Pinon (poet from the USA)
• Evangeline Lilly (actress)
• Maria Evangelina Leonel Gandolfo (writer from Brazil)