Angelino is a masculine Diminutive of Angelo or Ángel, used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The name ultimately derives from the Latin Angelus, meaning "messenger," rooted in Greek angelos. Etymology The medieval Latin name Angelus comes from the Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos), which means "messenger." In Christian tradition, angels are divine messengers, giving the name a sacred connotation. Angel, the root form, has been used since the Middle Ages. Notable Bearers Several notable individuals have borne the name Angelino: Angelino Alfano (born 1970), Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy Angelino Dulcert (fl. 1339), Italian-Majorcan cartographer Angelino Fons (1936–2011), Spanish film director and screenwriter Angelino Garzón (born 1946), former Vice President of Colombia Angelino Medoro (1567–1631), Italian painter active in Latin America Angelino Rosa (1948–2009), Italian footballer Angelino Soler (born 1939), Spanish road bicycle racer Related Forms and Cultural Context Variants include Giotto (Italian) and diminutive Lino 2 (Italian). Feminine counterparts are Angela (Italian), Angiola (Italian), Ángela (Spanish), and Ângela (Portuguese). In other languages: Aingeru (Basque), Angel (Macedonian), Àngel (Catalan), Anđelko (Serbian), Anđelo (Croatian), Ange (French). Key Facts Meaning: "Messenger" (diminutive of Angelo/Ángel) Origin: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Type: Diminutive masculine given name Usage: Mainly in Romance-language cultures