Angela Kim Harkins

The name Angela originates from the Greek word 'ángelos,' signifying 'angel' within Greek belief systems. In the United States, this name saw its peak popularity from 1965 to 1979, consistently ranking among the top ten names for girls during that period.

The name Angela has numerous variations across different languages and cultures. These include Anxhela in Albanian, Anzhela in Russian and Ukrainian, Ángela in Spanish, and Angella in Italian, among many others. In Korean, it is a feminine name that can be romanized as Anjella or Aenjella, without a specific inherent meaning. In Simplified Chinese, it is transliterated as 安吉拉 (Ānjí lā). Arabic transliteration yields 'Anjila,' which may carry connotations of 'homage.' Japanese variations include Angera and Anjera.