Angel
Angel is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “Messenger of God”.
| Meaning | Messenger of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | AHN-hel |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, United States |
Meaning and origin of Angel
Ángel comes from the Greek angelos, 'messenger', the word used in the Bible for heavenly messengers of God. In Spanish it is a traditional boy's name, stressed on the first syllable and pronounced with a soft h sound, while in English-speaking countries Angel is used for both sexes. The Argentine footballer Ángel Di María is a well-known bearer.
Is Angel a Christian name?
Ángel is a Christian name honouring the angels, especially the guardian angels and the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
How popular is Angel?
A very common boy's name across Latin America and among Hispanic families in the United States.
Gifts with the name Angel
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Angel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angel mean?
Angel means 'Messenger of God'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Angel a Christian name?
Ángel is a Christian name honouring the angels, especially the guardian angels and the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
How do you pronounce Angel?
Angel is pronounced AHN-hel.
Is Angel a boy or girl name?
Angel is usually a boy name.