Angelita

Meaning of Angelita

Angelita is a sun-kissed Spanish diminutive of Ángela—literally “little angel”—that dances off the tongue like a fiesta in full swing. Pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-tah in Spanish and an-JUH-lee-tuh in English, it rolls out with a soft, melodic lilt that feels like a warm abrazo. Steeped in Latin American heritage, Angelita evokes treasured abuela stories whispered under patio lights, a name that paints rosy dawns and bright papel picado against cerulean skies. Though it hovers just inside the U.S. top 1,000—26 newborn Angelitas graced 2024—it carries a timeless charm, fluttering into hearts like a dove on the breeze. With its wings of gentle strength and cheeky sparkle, Angelita invites every little one to shine as their own heavenly masterpiece.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as ahn-heh-LEE-tah (/aň.xe.ˈli.ta/)

American English

• Pronunced as an-juh-LEE-tuh (/ˈæn.dʒə.ˈli.tə/)

• Angela
• Angelina
• Angelica
• Angeline
• Angelique
• Angelisa