Aniela

The first name Aniela is considered a Polish variant of Angela. Its literal translation is 'the angel', 'the messenger', 'the envoy of God', or 'the angelic one'.

What does the name Aniela mean?

Aniela, a feminine first name, is regarded as the Polish form of Angela. It literally means 'the angel', 'the messenger', 'the envoy of God', or 'the angelic one'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Greek, where it is either derived from the term ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger', or 'the messenger of God', or comes from the Latin angelus for 'the angel'. There are various variants of the name, including Anniela, Anjella, Anjela, Aniele, and Anielle.

How do you pronounce Aniela?

The pronunciation of Aniela is soft and flowing, often in three to four syllables. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'A-nie-la' [aˈniːla], starting with an open A sound that conveys spaciousness. The long I in the middle brings brightness to the sound, while the open A at the end creates warmth. Aniela thus sounds gentle and melodic - feminine, friendly, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Aniela?

The name day of Aniela is celebrated on January 27.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Aniela enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2021, when it reached 1,278th place. Over the last ten years, Aniela has been chosen as a first name around 180 times, placing it 1,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,949th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Anieli / Anielka / Anni / Ela / Jela / Nela / Yelli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Aniela Aszpergerowa (Polish actress)
• Aniela Cukier (painter from Poland)
• Aniela Gumbs (actress)
• Aniela Jaffe (writer from Germany)
• Aniela Ley (author)
• Aniela Salawa (Catholic mystic)
• Aniela Szlemińska (Polish singer)