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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Good news; bearer of good news

Pronunciation:

(ee VAN jeh line); (ee VAN jeh leen)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Evangeline

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Literary Characters, American, English, French

Used in:

English and French speaking countries

Additional info:

The name Evangeline was invented by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for his Acadian epic poem, "Evangeline." Though it is derived from Greek elements [euangelion], its use is primarily in the English and French speaking worlds, particularly among the Acadian population of Louisiana.

Bearers of the name Evangeline include actress Evangeline Lilly and Salvation Army General or leader Evangeline Booth.
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