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    Evangeline

    ee-VAN-jeh-leen

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Bearer of good news
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Evangeline does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bearer of good news", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Evangeline.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1920s (0.020% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Evangeline is a living reminder that the Gospel is meant to be shared — that every believer carries the beautiful message of salvation.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Romans 10:15

      "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

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