Evangeline Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Evangeline

Evangeline is a lovely, classic name of Greek and Latin origin. The name is derived from the Greek word “evangelos,” which means “bearer of good news, and the Latin word “Angelos,” meaning messenger. Hence, Evangeline combined means “messenger of good news.”

The name Evangeline is typically a feminine name. The name has left an imprint in popular culture. The poem “Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contributed to the popularity of the name in the 19th century. The poem narrates the tale of Evangeline, a young lady who lost her true love due to the Acadian deportation. The poem was well received by the readers, and many people named their daughters after the protagonist.

There are several versions of Evangeline across different cultures and languages. The popular variant is Evelyn in English. Evangeline is the name for Evanjelina in Slovak, (pronounced as evan-yel-ina.) In the Czech, the name is called Evanjelika (pronounced as evan-yel-ika.)

Evangeline was a favorite name of writers of several classics. Evangeline is another name for Evening Star from The Princess and the Frog, a 2009 Disney movie. Another character is portrayed by Kelly Macdonald in the 2005 movie Nanny McPhee. Evangeline Bellefontaine, the title character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1847 book “Evangeline: A Tale of Arcadie,” is also credited with popularising the name.

According to the US Social Security Administration data, Evangeline has maintained its place in the top 1000 baby girl name for most part of history. The classic feel of the name coupled with a versatile meaning, has made the name a popular choice among parents for generations. Some notable persons who share this name include Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly, American activist and philanthoprist Evangeline Atwood, and American writer Evangeline Bruce.

Evangeline

Meaning Messenger of good news

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity, Greek

Origin Greek

Lucky Number 4

Syllables Five

Length 1 word, 10 letters, 5 vowels, 5 consonants

Type Long and moderately hard to pronounce

How To Pronounce Evangeline?

Pronounced as eh-van-jeh-leen

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Listen to the sound of the name Evangeline in English.

Famous People With The Name Evangeline

Evangeline BruceAmerican diplomat and author of Napoleon and Josephine: An Improbable Marriage
Evangeline LillyCanadian actress and winner of Screen Actors Guild Award
Evangeline WaltonAmerican author, winner of Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
Evangeline AtwoodAmerican historian, activist, and philanthropist, co-founder of the Alaska Statehood Association
Evangeline Anderson RajkumarAmerican theologian
Evangeline YoungAmerican actress known for her roles in The Son in Law, Call Jane and Emergence

Evangeline On The Popularity Chart

Evangeline is a classic name that remained popular throughout history. To learn more about Evangeline’s popularity and ranking, check out the graph below.

Popularity Over Time

The name reached peak popularity in 2016, with over 1336 per million babies named Evangeline. Find the graph below to learn more.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Evangeline’s ranking has started looking up in the 2000s and continued to remain one of the popular baby girl names in the decades that followed.

Source: Social Security Administration

Evangeline On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Evangeline

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Popular Sibling Names For Evangeline

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Boy Sibling Names For Evangeline

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Names With Similar Meaning As Evangeline

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Popular Songs On The Name Evangeline

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Song	Artist
Evangeline	Stephen Sanchez
Evangeline	Stephen Sanchez
Ma Belle Evangeline	Jim Cummings
Evangeline	Turnpike Troubadours
Evangeline	Cocteau Twins
Evangeline	Emmylou Harris
Evangeline (with the Band) - 2008 Remaster	Emmylou Harris
Evangeline	Matthew Sweet

Evangeline’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name evangeline. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Evangeline In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Evangeline in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Evangeline, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Evangeline	English	en
伊万杰琳	Chinese	zh-CN
Evangeline	Hindi	hi
Evangeline	Spanish	es
Evangeline	French	fr
إيفانجلين	Arabic	ar
ইভানজেলিন	Bengali	bn
Evangeline	Portuguese	pt
Эванджелина	Russian	ru
ایوینجلین	Urdu	ur
Evangeline	Indonesian	id
Evangeline	German	de
エヴァンジェリン	Japanese	ja
Evangeline	Marathi	mr
సువార్తికుడు	Telugu	te
Evangeline	Turkish	tr
சுவிசேஷம்	Tamil	ta
Evangeline	Vietnamese	vi
Evangeline	Tagalog	tl
에반젤린	Korean	ko
Evangeline	Hausa	ha
Evangeline	Swahili	sw
Evangeline	Javanese	jv
Evangeline	Italian	it
ਈਵੈਂਜਲਾਈਨ	Punjabi	pa
ઇવેન્જેલીન	Gujarati	gu
ผู้เผยแพร่ศาสนา	Thai	th
ಇವಾಂಜೆಲಿನ್	Kannada	kn
ወንጌል	Amharic	am
Evangeline	Bhojpuri	bho
Evangeline	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Evangeline In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Evangeline

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Evangeline, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Evangeline

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Evangeline

Discover the presence of Evangeline in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
I Am Evangeline		2015
Evangeline	Evangelina, Hjärtan som segra, エヴァンジェリン（1919）, エヴァンジェリン（1929）	1919

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Evangeline?

The name Evangeline means ‘bearer of good news.’

2. What is the origin of the name Evangeline?

Evangeline has a Greek and Latin origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Evangeline?

Evangeline is pronounced as eh-van-jeh-leen.

4. Is Evangeline a rare name?

Evangeline is a name of Greek and Latin origin, meaning ‘bearer of good news.’ This beautifully versatile meaning makes Evangeline a rather popular female given name, though not the most popular. Evangeline was the 402nd most popular name in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, falling to its lowest rank of 972 in the 1960s. This was the name at its rarest (1).

5. What middle name goes with Evangeline?

The name Evangeline is a powerful feminine name, but because of its length, it may be difficult for you to choose a suitable middle name for your baby Evangeline. Some popular choices include Nicole, meaning ‘victorious or successful,’ Florence, meaning ‘prosperous or blossoming,’ Elena, meaning ‘bright or shining,’ Eden, meaning ‘delight’, Willow, which is the name of a tree, Maisie, meaning ‘pearl,’ Grace, meaning ‘goodness,’ and Quinn, meaning ‘a wise or intelligent person.’

6. What are the notable fictional characters named “Evangeline”?

The most famous fictional character with the name Evangeline is Evangeline Bellefontaine, the titular character of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie (2). It is used in yet another poem, The Night-Swans (3), by Walter de la Mare. A character on the show Call the Midwife was named Sister Evangelina, and another on the show House of Eliott was named Evangeline or Evie.

7. Is “Evangeline” considered a traditional or modern name?

The name Evangeline, with its origin in the Greek “Evangelos” and Latin “Evangelium” meaning ‘gospel,’ is most certainly traditional. However, that does not mean the name is old-fashioned or not modern. In fact, the name was less popular in the 1960s than it was pos 2010. In fact, it was the 235th most popular female given name in the US in 2021 (1). So, despite being rather ancient in origin, the name Evangeline has a modern touch, making it extremely versatile.

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The popularity of the name Evangeline.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
https://poets.org/poem/evangeline-tale-acadie
The Night-Swans by Walter de la Mare.
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/23545/23545-h/23545-h.htm

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