Meaning of Angelica

Meaning of Angelica
Derived from the Greek angelikos meaning "angelic, worth of an angel". Angelica was the heroine of the Boiardo's "Orlando innamorato" and of the Ariosto's "Orlando Furioso": a lovely princess which makes all the soldiers, both Christian and Saracen to fall into love for her, dissuading them from the battle.
Gender
Female
Name Day
October 2: Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
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In Italy about 16202 people are called Angelica
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Variants
en Angelica

de Angelika

fr Angélique

es Angélica

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