Angela Lei
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Angela Lei is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Angela is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline. The surname Lei: Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese. Angela is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 725K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Angela reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Angela
Meaning: messenger, angel
Greek
Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline.
Surname: Lei
Vietnamese
Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Angela is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Angela by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Angela Lei
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (Queen mother, 1900)
- Angela Davis (feminist, 1944)
- Angela Lansbury (television actor, 1925)
People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Angela Lei:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the origin of the first name Angela?
- The first name Angela originates from Greek. Forma femminile del greco Angelos (messaggero, angelo). Sant'Angela Merici fondò le Orsoline.
- When was Angela most popular?
- The name Angela reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Lei?
- The surname Lei originates from Vietnamese. Lei is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese surname 雷 (Léi). It is the 69th name on the Hundred Family Surnames poem. Additionally, the very common Chinese surname Li (李) is pronounced Lei in Standard Cantonese, and is sometimes romanized as "Lei", particularly among the Macanese. The surname is also romanized as Lui or Looi in Hokkien and Teochew; Lui, Looi, or Loi in Cantonese; Louie or Louis in Taishanese; Lūi in Gan. Sino-Xenic pronunciations include Lôi in Vietnamese; Roe (뢰) or Noe (뇌) in Korean; and Rai in Japanese.
- What are the origins of the name Angela Lei?
- The name Angela Lei combines two different traditions: the first name Angela has Greek roots, while the surname Lei originates from Vietnamese.