Angele
Fact sheet
- Name
- Angele
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Angele is a Scandinavian variant, while the French spelling Angèle is a derivative of the name Angela. Translated, Angele means 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the messenger of God', or simply 'the angel'.
What does the name Angele mean?
Angele is a feminine first name that originates from Scandinavia and, in its French form Angèle, is a derivative of Angela. It is directly translated as 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the messenger of God', or 'the angel'. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Greek and derive either from the Greek term ángelos (ἄγγελος), which means 'the angel', 'the messenger', and 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin word angelus for 'the angel'. A less common spelling is the Lithuanian name Angelė. Other variants include Angelika (German), Angelica and Angelique (French), Angeles, Angelie, Angely, Angelina (Italian), Angeline, Angelini, Angelija, Angelita, and Angelic. The short form Angie is also common. Male forms of the name include Angelo and Angel.
Where does the name Angele come from?
The name Angele has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the angel' or 'the messenger of God'.
How do you pronounce Angele?
The sound structure and pronunciation of the name Angele is three syllables and fluid. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'An-ge-le' [aŋˈʒeːlə] or [anˈgeːlə]. It begins with an open 'a' sound, which has a calm and approachable effect. The middle syllable is gently and clearly emphasized, giving the name a smooth flow. The soft '-le' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Angele has an elegant, soft, and balanced quality - a name that impresses with its fluid structure and calm presence.
When is the name day of Angele?
The name day for Angele is celebrated on January 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Angele is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it ranked 1,649th. Over the last ten years, Angele has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,239th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Angele ranks 4,405th.
Nicknames & pet names
Angie
Similar first names
Famous people
- Angele Albrecht (German ballet dancer)
- Angele Berthe Venem (French writer)
- Angele Caroline Liliane Josette Marie-Jo (singer from Belgium)
- Angele Dubos (French painter)
- Angele Kremer-Marietti (philosopher)
Frequently asked questions about the name Angele
What does the name Angele mean?
Angele means 'the messenger', 'the envoy', or 'the angel' and has its roots in Ancient Greek as well as Latin.
Where does the name Angele come from?
The name has its origins in Ancient Greek and is found in various Scandinavian languages as well as in French.
How popular is the name Angele?
The popularity of the name Angele varies by region, but it is found in many Scandinavian countries and in French-speaking areas.