Pronunciation: [iːvlˈiːnə] (IPA) 
The name "Evelina" is spelled with the letters "E", "V", "E", "L", "I", "N", and "A". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as əˈvɛlɪnə. The stress is on the second syllable, emphasized by the diacritical mark (ˈ) before the "ve" sound. The first vowel sound is a schwa (ə), followed by an "eh" (ɛ) sound, and then an "ih" (ɪ) sound. The final syllable contains the "ah" (ə) sound. The name is of Greek origin, meaning "light".
Evelina is a proper noun commonly used as a female given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name Avila, meaning "radiant" or "desired". The name Evelina gained popularity in the late 18th century and has remained in use since then.
However, Evelina can also refer to Fanny Burney's novel titled "Evelina; or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World". Published in 1778, Evelina is an epistolary novel that follows the titular character, Evelina Anville, as she navigates the complexities of social interaction and love in high society.
In Burney's novel, Evelina is presented as a young, innocent, and naive woman who struggles to make her way in the world while facing challenges and misunderstandings. Through letters written by Evelina, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and societal norms, and offers a satirical critique of social conventions of the time.
The character of Evelina is depicted as courageous, intelligent, and morally upright, and her experiences serve as a commentary on the expectations placed upon women in that era. Burney's Evelina is seen as a groundbreaking work that contributed to the development of the novel genre, particularly in its focus on the domestic and social lives of women.
The name "Evelina" is of English origin and is believed to have originated as a variation of the name "Evelyn", which itself is derived from the Old English name "Aveline" or "Avelina". "Aveline" comes from the Germanic name "Avelina", derived from the elements "avi", meaning "desired or wished for", and "lind", meaning "soft" or "tender". Overall, the name "Evelina" carries the meaning of a "desired" or "tender" person.
