Anela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anela

What is the meaning of the name Anela ?

The baby name Anela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Hawaiian: /aˈnela/ (ah-NEH-lah); English: /əˈnɛlə/ (uh-NEL-uh).

Anela is Hawaiian in Origin.

Anela is a feminine given name best known in Hawaiian, where it represents the local form of Angela and literally means "angel," from Greek angelos "messenger." Through Christian contact during the missionary era, the English and Latin angelus/Angela entered Hawaiian and yielded the smooth, vowel-rich Anela (often written ʻAnela in Hawaiian orthography). The name also appears in South Slavic usage, especially along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, as an alternate to Anđela/Angela.

Usage has been steady in Hawaii since the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains most common there, with occasional appearance in broader U.S. data. In Croatia and neighboring regions it reflects Catholic naming traditions of the 20th century. Related forms and variants include ʻAnela, Angela, Anđela, Anjela, Angelina, Angeline, and Polish Aniela; short forms and nicknames include Ani, Nela, and Ela. The meaning evokes angelic protection, guidance, and a gentle, uplifting spirit.