Angelos

The name Angelos is a male first name that has been used since the Middle Ages and is considered the Greek variant of the Latin name Angelus. Translated, it means 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the envoy of God' and is often interpreted in a religious context as 'the angel'.

What does the name Angelos mean?

Angelos is a male first name that has been in use since the Middle Ages, derived from the Greek form of the Latin name Angelus. Its direct translation is 'the messenger', 'the envoy', 'the envoy of God' and is often understood in a religious context as 'the angel'. The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and is derived either from the Ancient Greek term ángelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'the angel', 'the messenger' or 'the messenger of God', or from the Latin word angelus, which means 'the angel'. Variants of the name include Angelo, Angel, Angell, Angelin, Angelino, Angelinus, and Angelusz. Feminine forms include Angela, Angelina, and Angeline.

Where does the name Angelos come from?

The origin of the name Angelos is both Ancient Greek and Latin, encompassing meanings such as 'the envoy' and 'the envoy of God'. The Ancient Greek term ángelos stands for 'the angel', 'the messenger', and 'the messenger of God', while the Latin word angelus simply means 'the angel'. The language in which this name is rooted is Greek.

How do you pronounce Angelos?

The pronunciation of Angelos is three syllables and has a melodic sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ge-los' [ˈaŋɡeːlɔs]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a certain directness. The middle syllable provides a tonal brightness, while the ending '-os' gives the name a classical sound. Angelos radiates tradition and dignity and is sonorous, present, and expressive.

When is the name day of Angelos?

The name day for Angelos is celebrated on May 5.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Angelos enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,154th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2006 at 654th place. In the last ten years, Angelos has been chosen as a first name about 370 times, placing it 1,066th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it stands at 1,155th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Angel / Angi / Angie / Angy / Lole / Lö

Similar first names

Famous people

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• Angelos Sikelianos (Greek writer)
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