From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus, which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the
Ancient Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger"). It has never been very common in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine given name in modern times. In the United States, it is also seeing increasing use among boys, usually using the standard English pronunciation of the word
angel.
Ángel (pronounced /ˈanxel/) is a common male name in
Spanish-speaking countries.
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
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From the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus, which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the
Ancient Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger"). It has never been very common in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine given name in modern times. In the United States, it is also seeing increasing use among boys, usually using the standard English pronunciation of the word
angel.
Ángel (pronounced /ˈanxel/) is a common male name in
Spanish-speaking countries.
This page or section lists people that share the same
given name. If an
internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article.