Angelo

Angelo is a male first name that represents the Italian form of the Latin name Angelus or the Greek first name Angelos. Translated into German, it means 'the messenger', 'the angel', or more freely interpreted, 'the messenger of God'.

What does the name Angelo mean?

Angelo is a male first name that represents the Italian form of the Latin name Angelus or the Greek first name Angelos. Translated into German, it means 'the messenger', 'the angel', or more freely interpreted, 'the messenger of God'. Angelo can be derived either from the ancient Greek word ángelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger', and 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin expression angelus meaning 'the angel'. The name is also used as a surname. In Germany, however, the first name has only been known since the 19th century, while in Italy it is a very common name. Other variants of the name include Angel, Angell, Angelin, Angelino, Angelinus, and Angelusz. Feminine forms include Angela, Angelina, and Angeline.

Where does the name Angelo come from?

Etymology Angelo is a male first name of ancient Greek and Latin origin with meanings such as 'the messenger of God' or 'the messenger' and others. Ancient Greek Latin

How do you pronounce Angelo?

Sound & pronunciation of Angelo: The name Angelo is three syllables and melodically pronounced. It is usually spoken as 'An-ge-lo' [ˈandʒelo] or [ˈaŋɡelo], starting with an open A sound that conveys warmth. The middle syllable emphasizes a distinctive consonant. The ending '-lo' provides a rounded finish. Angelo sounds elegant and melodic - a name with southern warmth and clear presence.

When is the name day of Angelo?

The name day for Angelo is on May 5.

Popularity

Angelo is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 699th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1930 at 109th place. In the last ten years, Angelo has been given as a first name about 1,100 times, placing it 515th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 449th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ang / Anga / Ange / Angel / Angelinho / Angelino / Angi / Ango / Angolet / Ansch / Ansche / Anschi / Anschlo / Ayo / Gelo / Giole / Gioli / Lino

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Famous people

• Angelo Agostini (Brazilian illustrator)
• Angelo Aligia (Italian sculptor)
• Angelo Barletta (football player)
• Angelo Branduardi (singer)
• Angelo Cameroni (football player from Italy)
• Angelo Carasale (Italian architect)
• Angelo Celli (physicist from Italy)
• Angelo Cimadomo (Italian football player)
• Angelo de Rossi (Italian artist)
• Angelo Earl (musician from America)
• Angelo Esposito (Italian rugby player)
• Angelo Frattini (Italian sculptor)
• Angelo Garovi (Swiss historian)
• Angelo Geraldini (Italian bishop)
• Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Pope John XXIII (Italian pope)
• Angelo Gregorio (Italian football player)
• Angelo Guiseppe Roncalli (Pope John XXIII)
• Angelo Hugues (football player from France)
• Angelo Italia (Italian architect)
• Angelo Kelly (singer)