Anjela

Anjela is a female first name that means 'the messenger', 'the messenger of God', 'the angel', or 'the angelic one'. This name is considered a rare Breton variant of Angela.

What does the name Anjela mean?

Anjela is a female first name that expresses the meanings 'the messenger', 'the messenger of God', 'the angel', or 'the angelic one'. It represents a rare Breton form of Angela. The roots of this name lie in Ancient Greek, derived either from the term ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger', or 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin word angelus, which means 'the angel'. Other variants of the name include Aniela, Anniela, Anjella, Aniele, and Anielle.

Where does the name Anjela come from?

The name Anjela has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the messenger'. The etymology can be traced back to the Ancient Greek composition ángelos, meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger', or 'the messenger of God', as well as to the Latin word angelus for 'the angel'. It is prevalent in both Breton and English languages.

How do you pronounce Anjela?

The pronunciation of Anjela is three syllables and fluid. The name is typically pronounced as 'An-je-la' [anˈdʒeːla] or [anˈjeːla] and begins with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable receives a gentle, clear emphasis, which ensures a harmonious sound flow. The open '-la' at the end guarantees a soft, rounded finish. Anjela thus conveys an elegant, calm, and balanced impression – a name with a flowing structure and a warm, harmonious aura.

When is the name day of Anjela?

The name day of Anjela is celebrated on January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Anjela is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Anjela achieved its best ranking in 2011, when it placed 2,438th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,014th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anci / Anna

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