'angelico' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'angelico,' where 'angelico' meant 'angelic' or 'of the angels.'

'angelico' was used in Italian to describe something angelic, and the liqueur was named for its delicate, sweet qualities, eventually becoming the modern English word 'angelico.'

Initially, it meant 'angelic' or 'of the angels,' but over time it became associated with the sweet liqueur, likely due to its delicate flavor.