A French form of the Greek Angela meaning angel or messengerAngel. Feminine form of Angel, meaning messenger or angel. In 1535, Italian Saint Angela Merici, founded the Ursuline order of nuns at Brescia. An Italian diminutive of the Greek Angela meaning angel or messenger. Angel; Messenger.
Messenger. Messenger of God; angel. A literary name from Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, where it belongs to a goldsmith. 'Measure for Measure' The Deputy. Messenger. Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men.
A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century, made popular in the 14th century by the cult of St Anne. The form of the name varies with fashion:. Grace. A Spanish diminutive of Ann: graceful, merciful.
Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Priceless. Praiseworthy. Feminine of Anthony. beyond praise.
Highly praiseworthy. From a Roman clan name. In the 17th century, the spelling Anthony was associated with the Greek anthos meaning flower. Italian form of Anthony 'beyond praise'. Worthy of praise; of value. Saint Anthony is the patron sain of poor people. A literary name from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, where it belongs to father to Proteus. 'The Merchant of Venice' The merchant. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Brother to Governor of Messina. 'The Tempest' The usurping Duke of Milan. 'Twelfth Night' (What You Will) A sea captain, friend of Sebastian. Spanish form of Anthony beyond praise.