2007-04-25 16:48:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, even if nowadays is not that common. It's mostly used in the southern regions of Italy and it comes from the ancient greek. However, as well as many other italian names, you can find it also in Spanish language countries.
2007-04-25 16:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by martox45 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's used in Spanish speaking countries too, but the origin is Italian.
2007-04-25 23:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
it's used in italy.
Diminutivo di Evangela, derivato dal greco. Significa «buona novella». L’onomastico può essere festeggiato il 27 gennaio in ricordo di Santa Angela Merici.
Diminutive of Evangela, been derived from the Greek one. It means "good short story". Onomastic or name-day can be celebrated january 27 in memory of Holy Angela Merici.
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2007-04-26 03:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but 'ina' in Italian is the 'female diminutive' & is a common Italian female name ending.
2007-04-25 23:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i heard it was greek for 'to bring good news'
2007-04-26 00:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so but its kute!
2007-04-25 23:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by ~^*Me*^~ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋