Angeliki
Meaning of Angeliki
Angeliki is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Greek culture and is pronounced as ahn-geh-LEE-kee (/aŋ.ɟe.li.ki/) in Greek. In American English, it is pronounced as an-jeh-LEE-kee (/æn.dʒə.ˈli.ki/). The name Angeliki is associated with the Greek word "angelos," which means "messenger" or "angel." This name carries positive connotations of purity, grace, and divine protection. It is a variation of the popular name Angela, but stands out with its distinctive sound and cultural roots. Angeliki has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States in recent years, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. However, its rarity adds to its charm and makes it an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ahn-geh-LEE-kee (/aŋ.ɟe.li.ki/)
American English
- Pronunced as an-jeh-LEE-kee (/æn.dʒə.ˈli.ki/)
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Notable People Named Angeliki
| Angeliki Laiou - Angeliki E. Laiou was a Greek-American byzantinist, professor, and politician known for her work at various universities and as a member of the Hellenic Parliament. |
| Angeliki Panagiotatou was the first woman physician in modern Greece to have graduated from a University in Greece and was a Greek physician and microbiologist. |
| Angeliki Palli - Angelica Palli, an Italian writer of Greek descent and early feminist, hosted a renowned literary salon that drew in intellectuals of her era. |
| Angeliki Tefani is a former Greek footballer who played as a forward and represented Greece at the 2004 Summer Olympics, while also playing for Ifestos Peristeriou at the club level. |
| Angeliki Nikolopoulou is a Greek professional basketball player for Olympiacos and the Greece women's national basketball team, and she represented Greece in Eurobasket 2017. |
