Angelika

Meaning of Angelika

Angelika is a feminine given name of Greek origin, transmitted through the Latin Angelica and ultimately derived from the classical Greek term ἄγγελος (ángelos), meaning ‘messenger’. In German-speaking contexts, it is articulated as ahn-GAY-lee-kah (/an.ɡe.li.ka/), and in English as an-JEH-lee-kah (/ænˈdʒɛliːkə/), each pronunciation conforming to the phonological conventions of its language. In the United States, Angelika has maintained a modest yet consistent presence in Social Security Administration records since the mid-20th century—typically ranking between 700 and 940 in annual occurrence—exhibiting fluctuations that underscore its enduring, if relatively rare, usage. Its association with the chivalric heroine of Italian Renaissance epic poetry lends the name connotations of scholarly refinement and measured elegance, while its adoption across Anglo-American and Central European cultures attests to its status as a cosmopolitan and academically resonant choice for the contemporary female name-bearer.