The baby name Engelica is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛnˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (EN-JEL-ih-kah); alternative /ɛnˈɡɛlɪkə/ (EN-GEL-ih-kah).
The baby name Engelica is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛnˈdʒɛlɪkə/ (EN-JEL-ih-kah); alternative /ɛnˈɡɛlɪkə/ (EN-GEL-ih-kah).
Engelica is Germanic, Latin in Origin.
Engelica is a rare, Germanic-tinged variant of Angelica, formed by aligning German Engel ('angel') with the Latin/Italian -ica ending. Like Angelica, it ultimately traces to Latin angelicus 'angelic; of an angel', from Greek angelos 'messenger'. The meaning is effectively 'angelic' or 'belonging to the angels'.
Documented sporadically in northern Europe and among immigrant families, Engelica appears as an alternative spelling to Angelica or as a deliberate blend honoring the German name element Engel- (seen in Engelbert, Engelhard). More common cognates include Angelica/Angélica (English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Angelika (German, Polish, Scandinavian), Angélique (French), and Anjelica. Short forms and nicknames may mirror Angelica: Angie, Geli (German), Lica/Lika, Ella; or reflect the Engel- opening, such as Engi. Usage remains uncommon, giving Engelica an unusual yet familiar sound anchored in Christian and literary traditions surrounding Angelica, notably in Italian Renaissance literature (Ariosto's Orlando Furioso).
Engelica barely registers. Across 5 countries, we found just 8 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Engelica is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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