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Anjelika (Анжелика) is the Russian variant of the girl's name Angelika. The name translates to 'the angelic one', 'the angel', or 'the messenger of God'.
What does the name Anjelika mean?
The name Anjelika (Анжелика) is a Russian form of Angelika. It metaphorically means 'the angelic one', 'the angel', or 'the messenger of God'. The roots of the name trace back either to the Ancient Greek word angelikós, which means 'belonging to an angel' or 'angelic', or to the Latin adjective angelicus, which means 'angelic', 'like an angel', or 'as an angel'. Other variants include Angelica, Angelicia, Angelique (French), Angelieke, Angeliki, Angelike, Anzhelika, and Anschelika.
Where does the name Anjelika come from?
Anjelika is a feminine name with Ancient Greek origins, meaning 'the messenger of God'. The name is composed of the Ancient Greek words angelikós (belonging to an angel, angelic) and the Latin angelicus (angelic, like an angel). It can also be derived from Angela, where ángelos means 'the angel', 'the messenger', or 'the messenger of God' (Ancient Greek) and angelus means 'the angel' (Latin). The name is used in Russian.
How do you pronounce Anjelika?
The pronunciation of Anjelika: The name Anjelika is four to five syllables long and has a clear rhythmic structure. It is pronounced as 'An-je-li-ka' [anʒeˈliːka] or [andʒeˈliːka]. The soft sh- or zh-sound within the name adds a distinctive accent. The long I in the stressed syllable gives the name a radiant quality, while the hard K at the end provides a clear conclusion. Anjelika thus appears lively, feminine, and sonorous – gentle at its core and decisive at the end.
When is the name day of Anjelika?
The name days for Anjelika are January 4 and January 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Anjelika is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2013 at 3,816th place. In the last ten years, Anjelika has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Nicknames & pet names
Anjela / Anji / Jeli / Lika
Famous people
- Anjelica Huston (American actress)
- Anjelika Akbar (pianist from Russia)
- Anjelika Solovieva (swimmer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Anjelika
What is the origin of the name Anjelika?
Anjelika has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the messenger of God'.
What does the name Anjelika mean?
The name Anjelika metaphorically means 'the angelic one' or 'the angel' and is derived from the terms angelikós and angelicus.
How popular is the name Anjelika?
Anjelika is a rather rare name, primarily found in Russian-speaking countries, but it may gain popularity in other regions.