How to Say “Angela” in Japanese

アンジェラ
Anjera
The Japanese name for the female given name Angela is アンジェラ (Anjera). Wiktionary also lists アンゲラ (Angera).
Meaning: female given name (name)

Ways to say it

“angela” in Japanese
Japanese Romanization (Wiktionary) Note
アンジェラ Anjera
アンゲラ Angera German

The name Angela is written as アンジェラ in Katakana.

Which one should you use?

アンゲラ is used specifically for the German version of the name, Angela.

How do you pronounce it?

Anjera

Did you know?

  • If a person named Angela wanted a Japanese name with a similar meaning, they might choose Tenshi, which literally means 'angel'.
  • When introducing themselves, an アンジェラ in Japan might be asked to provide 'ateji', which are kanji characters that sound like the name but provide a specific meaning.
  • Because the Japanese syllable structure is strictly consonant-vowel, the name アンジェラ actually contains four distinct beats or 'mora'. A Japanese speaker will pronounce it with equal rhythmic weight on each part: 'a-n-je-ra'.

Examples in context

  • アンドレアスはアンゲラに対して憎しみを感じる。
    Andreas feels hatred towards Angela.
    This sentence shows the use of アンゲラ in a context involving Andreas.
    Tatoeba #94797 by Scott, translation #308909 by Scott
  • 彼女の名前はアンジェラです。
    Her name is Angela.
  • アンジェラはとても親切な女性です。
    Anjera wa totemo shinsetsu na josei desu.
    Angela is a very kind woman.
  • 昨日、アンジェラに会いました。
    Kinou, Anjera ni aimashita.
    I met Angela yesterday.

Example conversation

Ren and Himari are talking about their classmate.

  1. 蓮 Ren

    陽葵、アンジェラに会った?
    Himari, Anjera ni atta?
    Himari, did you see Angela?
  2. 陽葵 Himari

    うん、さっき図書室にいたよ。
    Un, sakki toshoshitsu ni ita yo.
    Yes, she was in the library a moment ago.
  3. 蓮 Ren

    彼女にノートを返したいんだ。
    Kanojo ni nōto o kaeshitai nda.
    I want to return the notebook to her.
  4. 陽葵 Himari

    じゃあ、一緒に行こうか。
    Jaa, issho ni ikō ka.
    Well, shall we go together?

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