Angelina Leon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Angelina Leon — Greek
57K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Angelina Leon is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Angelina is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ. The surname Leon: León is a Spanish surname. A habitational name from León, a city in northwestern Spain, named with Latin legio, genitive legionis ‘legion’, a division of the Roman army. In Roman times the city was the garrison of the 7th Legion, known as the Legio Gemina. The city's name became reduced from Legion(em) to Leon(em), and in this form developed an unetymological association with the word for ‘lion’, Spanish león. This last name has also connections with French, Jewish and Greek history. In Spanish it is also a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, from león ‘lion’. Angelina is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 57K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Angelina reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Angelina

Greek

Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ.

Surname: Leon

Meaning: lion

Spanish

León is a Spanish surname. A habitational name from León, a city in northwestern Spain, named with Latin legio, genitive legionis ‘legion’, a division of the Roman army. In Roman times the city was the garrison of the 7th Legion, known as the Legio Gemina. The city's name became reduced from Legion(em) to Leon(em), and in this form developed an unetymological association with the word for ‘lion’, Spanish león. This last name has also connections with French, Jewish and Greek history. In Spanish it is also a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, from león ‘lion’.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Angelina is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Angelina by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Angelina Leon

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 Angelina Leon:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Angelina?
The first name Angelina originates from Greek. Angelina is a diminutive form of the name Angela, a name derived from the Greek angelos (Greek ἄγγελος) meaning messenger and archangel. Notable people and fictional characters with this name include: Angeline of Marsciano (1357–1435), a religious figure of the Roman Catholic Church Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), Serbian Orthodox saint and consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković Angelina Abbona (born 1951), Argentine jurist Angelina Acuña (1905–2006), Guatemalan writer and poet Angelina Anderson (born 2001), American professional soccer player Angelina Atyam (born 1946), Ugandan human righ.
When was Angelina most popular?
The name Angelina reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Leon?
The surname Leon originates from Spanish. León is a Spanish surname. A habitational name from León, a city in northwestern Spain, named with Latin legio, genitive legionis ‘legion’, a division of the Roman army. In Roman times the city was the garrison of the 7th Legion, known as the Legio Gemina. The city's name became reduced from Legion(em) to Leon(em), and in this form developed an unetymological association with the word for ‘lion’, Spanish león. This last name has also connections with French, Jewish and Greek history. In Spanish it is also a nickname for a fierce or brave warrior, from león ‘lion’.
What are the origins of the name Angelina Leon?
The name Angelina Leon combines two different traditions: the first name Angelina has Greek roots, while the surname Leon originates from Spanish.
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