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Evangelina

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Pronounced ee-van-juh-LEE-nuh /iˌvæn.dʒəˈliː.nə/High

Meaning: Good news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) — the same root as 'evangelist' and 'evangelical'High

In 30 seconds: A five-syllable Greek name meaning 'bearer of good news,' from evangelion (the Gospel). The -ina suffix gives it an elaborate Italian/Spanish form beyond Evangeline, making it one of the longest and most melodic names in current use.
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Origin HighGreek, Latin
MeaningGood news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) — the same root as 'evangelist' and 'evangelical'
U.S. rank (2024)#1260 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births184 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Evangelina is an extended form of Evangeline, from Greek euangelion (good news). The Gospel (good news of Jesus Christ) gives the name its profound Christian meaning. It is used in Catholic communities in Latin America and Europe.

Evangelina ranked #1260 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Greek eu-angelion (good message) gave English 'angel,' 'evangelist,' 'evangelize,' and 'evangelical' — and by extension, through Latin evangelium, the word 'gospel' itself (from Old English: godspel: good news). So Evangelina is named for the word 'gospel.'
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Evangelina — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EvangelineEvangelina

Nicknames

EvaVangiLinaEvie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Evangelina Elizondo (1929-2017)
    Mexican actress and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, and the Spanish-language voice of Cinderella in the 1950 Disney film.

If you like Evangelina…

Evangeline— the four-syllable form of the same name
Seraphina— four-syllable angelic name with the same devotional Christian quality
Valentina— four/five-syllable Latin feminine name in the same register
Alexandrina— five-syllable elaborate feminine name with the same formal elegance
Carolina— four-syllable Latin feminine name with the same flowing quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Evangelina mean?

Evangelina means 'bearer of good news,' from Greek eu-angelion (eu: good + angelos: message). It is the root of the words gospel, angel, and evangelist.

How do you pronounce Evangelina?

It's said ee-van-juh-LEE-nuh — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Evangelina a boy or girl name?

Evangelina is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Evangelina?

Evangelina ranked #1260 for U.S. girls in 2024.