Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Angila

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Derived from Angela, Meaning Angel

      Variations

      Angela, Agilan, Angelah
      The name Angila is derived from the given name Angela, which itself originates from the Latin word angelus, meaning angel or messenger. As a feminine name, Angila encapsulates qualities of purity and divine protection. It can be seen as a contemporary variation of the classic name Angela, offering a unique twist while retaining its original connotations of beauty and grace.

      Historically, the name Angela has been popularized through various religious and cultural contexts, particularly in Christianity, where angels are often viewed as benevolent beings. The name Angela became widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages, largely due to the veneration of saints with this name, such as St. Angela Merici, the founder of the Ursuline order. Angila, as a derivative form, began to emerge more prominently in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, reflecting a trend toward creative adaptations of traditional names.

      In modern times, Angila remains relatively uncommon but is recognized as a distinctive variant of Angela. While names like Angela maintain widespread popularity, Angila offers a fresh alternative that appeals to those looking for originality. The name is sporadically used in contemporary culture, including literature and media, which fosters its visibility. As with many names, Angila's uniqueness can be seen as an advantage in an increasingly globalized world, where individual identity is often celebrated.

      Based on our records...

      Bracco

      Bracco

      This is the most common surname associated with Angila.
      Antonio

      Antonio

      This is the most common name of those married to a Angila.
      Anna

      Anna

      This is the most common name for a child of a Angila.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1846 is when there were the most people born with the first name Angila.

      Explore the origins of another name.