Evangelina
Encyclopedia
Evangelina and Evangeline are feminine given name
s, diminutive
s of Latin "evangelium" 'gospel
', itself from Greek Ευαγγέλιο 'gospel' lit. 'good news'.
The names are used in Spanish, English, Croatian and Bulgarian.
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
s, diminutive
Diminutive
In language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form , is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment...
s of Latin "evangelium" 'gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
', itself from Greek Ευαγγέλιο 'gospel' lit. 'good news'.
The names are used in Spanish, English, Croatian and Bulgarian.
People
- Evangelina CarrozzoEvangelina CarrozzoEvangelina Carrozzo is an Argentine model, beauty queen and dancer. She gained international attention for her actions during an international Presidential summit held on May 12, 2006.-Childhood:...
, Argentine model, dancer, and beauty queen - Evangelina Sobredo GalanesCecilia (Spanish singer)Evangelina Sobredo Galanes, known as Cecilia, was a Spanish singer-songwriter. She took her stage name from the song "Cecilia" by Simon and Garfunkel....
, known as Cecilia, Spanish singer and songwriter