Evangelia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Evangelia

What is the meaning of the name Evangelia ?

The baby name Evangelia is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced ev-an-JEL-ee-ah.

Evangelia is Greek in Origin.

Evangelia is the modern Greek feminine name Ευαγγελία, from eu “good” + angelos “messenger,” the root of euangelion “gospel,” so it means “bearer of good news.” It has strong Greek Orthodox associations with the Annunciation (Evangelismos), giving it a traditional name day on 25 March. The name has been used across Greece and Cyprus since Byzantine times and remains common in contemporary Greek-speaking communities and the diaspora.

Transliterations and variants include Evangelía (accented), Evaggelia (double‑g from Greek spelling), Evangelina, and the English/French Evangeline (popularized by Longfellow’s 1847 poem), as well as South Slavic Vangelia/Vangelija. Related male forms are Evangelos and its short form Vangelis. Diminutives and short forms include Vaggelió/Vangelió, Vangelítsa, Lia, Eva/Evi, and sometimes Angie in English contexts. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its luminous, celebratory meaning tied to joyful tidings and faith.