Angeles
Angeles is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “Angels”.
| Meaning | Angels |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | AHN-heh-les |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Angeles
Ángeles means 'angels' in Spanish, and as a girl's name it comes from the Marian title María de los Ángeles, Mary as Queen of the Angels. The word goes back to the Greek angelos, 'messenger'. The same title gave its name to the city of Los Angeles. Ángela is a related name, and Geles and Marian are common nicknames.
Is Angeles a Christian name?
Ángeles is a Catholic Marian name. In Costa Rica the Virgen de los Ángeles is the national patroness, honoured with a great pilgrimage to Cartago each August.
How popular is Angeles?
A familiar traditional name across the Spanish-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Angeles
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Spellings and variants of Angeles
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angeles mean?
Angeles means 'Angels'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Angeles a Christian name?
Ángeles is a Catholic Marian name. In Costa Rica the Virgen de los Ángeles is the national patroness, honoured with a great pilgrimage to Cartago each August.
How do you pronounce Angeles?
Angeles is pronounced AHN-heh-les.
Is Angeles a boy or girl name?
Angeles is usually a girl name.