Angelika

Angelika is an independent female first name that traces back to the forms Angelikus and Angelicus, but can also be considered a diminutive of Angela.

What does the name Angelika mean?

The name Angelika is derived from the terms Angelikus and Angelicus and is translated as "the angelic one," "the angel-like one," as well as "the angel" or "the messenger of God." Its roots trace back to Ancient Greek, where it either comes from the term angelikós meaning "belonging to the angel" or from the Latin angelicus meaning "angelic" and "angel-like." The name Angela itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word ángelos (ἄγγελος), which means "the angel" or "the messenger," or from the Latin angelus, which also means "the angel." Additionally, the name is used for the medicinal plant Angelica (angelica archangelica). Variants of the name include Angelica, Angelicia, Angelique (French), Angelieke, Angeliki, Angelike, Anzelika, Anzhelika, and Anschelika. In the German-speaking world, the name has been known since the 16th century. From 1940 to 1960, Angelika was one of the most frequently given girls' names in Germany.

Where does the name Angelika come from?

The origin of the name Angelika is both Ancient Greek and Latin and encompasses meanings such as "the angel" or "the angel-like one." The Ancient Greek term angelikós means "belonging to the angel" or "angelic," while the Latin angelicus means "angelic," "angel-like," and "like an angel." The name Angela is derived from ángelos = "the angel," "the messenger," "the messenger of God" (Ancient Greek) or angelus = "the angel" (Latin). The languages in which the name appears are German, Polish, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Angelika?

The pronunciation of Angelika is four syllables and melodic. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "An-ge-li-ka" [aŋˈgeːlika], with the second syllable being stressed. The arrangement of the bright vowels gives the name a special radiance. As a result, Angelika appears elegant and delicate – classic, feminine, and with a touch of nobility.

When is the name day of Angelika?

Angelika's name day is celebrated on January 4 and January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Angelika enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 1955, when it held the 1st place. In the last ten years, Angelika has been given as a first name about 340 times, placing it 1,125th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 827th.

Nicknames & pet names

Agi / Akilegna / An / Aneli / Ang / Ange / Angel / Angela / Angeli / Angeliki / Angi / Angie / Angy / Ani / Anji / Anna / Anschi / Dela / Engi / Geeli / Geka / Gela / Geli / Gelik / Gelika / Gelja / Gelka / Gelki / Gika / Leli / Lika

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Famous people

• Angelika Auer (Bavarian actress)
• Angelika Bachmann (tennis player from Germany)
• Angelika Bartram (German actress)
• Angelika Bartsch (actress from Germany)
• Angelika Bier (doctor from Germany)
• Angelika Jakubowska (Polish model)
• Angelika Kallio (Latvian model)
• Angelika Kallwass (psychologist (Sat1))
• Angelika Kirchschlager (Austrian singer (mezzo-soprano) and vocal pedagogue)
• Angelika Knipping (swimmer from Germany)
• Angelika Kopecny (writer from Germany)
• Angelika Krebs (German philosopher)
• Angelika Kühhorn (German ski jumper)
• Angelika Mann (German singer & actress)
• Angelika Meissner (former German film actress)
• Angelika Milster (singer & actress)
• Angelika Niedetzky (Austrian comedienne)
• Angelika Noack (rowing racer)
• Angelika Overath (German writer)
• Angelika Reitzer (Austrian writer)