Angélica

Angélica is a female given name used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is the feminine form of names related to Angela/Angelica and is commonly interpreted as “angelic” or “of the angels.” The pronunciation typically stresses the second syllable in these languages.

The name has broad use across Latin America and Iberia, often chosen for its pleasant sound and positive, celestial associations. It is also encountered in literature and popular culture in regions where Spanish or Portuguese is spoken.

Notable people with the name include Angélica Rivera, a Mexican actress and former First Lady of Mexico; Angélica María, a Mexican singer and actress with a long career in film and music; Angélica Vale, a Mexican–American actress and singer; and Angélica Blandón, a Colombian actress known for work in film and television. These figures reflect the name’s widespread use across Spanish-speaking countries.

Geography-wise, Angélica is the name of a municipality in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The use of Angélica as a place name is less common than its use as a personal name but appears in several Latin American contexts.