What is the origin of the name Angelita?

Angelita is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Angelita?

Angelita is currently ranked #5019 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Angelita?

Angelita is pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-tah.

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Angelita

ahn-heh-LEE-tah

Popularity

#5019

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

11,722

Peak Year

#182 in 1975

First Recorded

1883

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish diminutive of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger'.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Angel Angie Lita

Similar Names

Angelina Gabriela Valentina Isabela

Personality Traits

SweetKindGentleInnocent

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