204 Baby Names That Mean 'Angel'

Bring positive portents into your home with these names.

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A heavenly messenger who carries messages to and from God to humans is considered an angel in several religions and cultures. As angels are often associated with purity, protection, and grace, these names also convey these emotions. Moreover, angels are believed to bring good news. Parents may want to bestow positive values and good fortune on their children by choosing these names. Names that mean ‘angel’ can be found in several languages, increasing the universal appeal of these names.

One of the most common names that mean ‘angel’ is Angela. It has Greek origins and has traveled through medieval Latin to English. It is now used in several contemporary languages, such as English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, and Slavic. Moreover, it has several variations in other languages, such as Angelita in Spanish, Angeline in French, and Aingeal in Irish. This is just one example of a name that means ‘angel.’ Several other names include Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Hester, Monica, and Seraphina. These names usually have Hebrew, Latin, or Greek origins. Angel itself is considered a unisex name. Arabic also has its fair share of names that mean ‘angel.’ The unisex Malak or the feminine Malaika are great examples of this. Though most of these angel names are mentioned in the Bible and the Quran, they are also found in other ancient texts such as Persian mythology and Judeo-Christian-Islamic legends. Names such as Fereshteh and Zadkiel are some examples of such names. Even in Hinduism, names like Apsara and Devangana have found special status.

These names have a universal appeal as they are found in several languages. As they are usually associated with religious texts and God, parents with religious inclinations find them attractive. Moreover, these names help bridge the gap between languages and cultures. The positive connotations associated with names that mean ‘angel’ make such names a favorite with new parents.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Angela	Girl	Messenger; Angel
Malakai	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Angelo	Boy	Messenger; Angel
Angie	Girl	Messenger; Angel
Angelique	Girl	Angel; Messenger
Malakhi	Boy	Angel or messenger of God
Malak	Girl	Angel
Deangelo	Boy	Angel; Messenger
Malikai	Boy	My messenger; My angel

Anylah	Unisex	Air; Wind; Heavenly messenger; Angel
Melek	Girl	Angel
Miguelangel	Boy	A God-like angel; An angel of God
Malachai	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Malaika	Girl	Angel
Zaden	Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase
Aella	Girl	A windstorm; A tornado; Whirlwind; Angel; Messenger of God
Aela	Girl	Angel; Messenger
Hoorain	Unisex	Beautiful angel
Jabriel	Unisex	Angel

Angelia	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Solange	Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Aniela	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Azrael	Unisex	Name of an angel; My help is God
Malikye	Unisex	My messenger; My angel
Angelino	Boy	Messenger of God; Angel
Azazel	Unisex	Scapegoat; Demon; Fallen angel; The sent away
Malakye	Boy	My messenger; My angel
Angelita	Girl	Messenger; Angel of God
Javaughn	Boy	Angel of Greece

Laiba	Girl	Angel of heaven; Prettiest Woman in all the heavens
Malachy	Boy	My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second
Angelika	Girl	Like an angel; Messenger
Miraal	Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Arad	Unisex	An angel; Bronze
Anelia	Girl	Favor; Grace; Angel
Aeon	Unisex	Life; Vital force; Angel of eternity
Angelin	Unisex	Messenger of God; Angel
Angelus	Boy	Messenger of God; Angel
Engelbert	Boy	Bright angel

Anir	Boy	Spiritual warrior; Angel; Sound; Echo; News
Pari	Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Michial	Boy	The angel of the Almighty
Abaddon	Boy	Destruction; Ruin; Angel of the abyss
Anjelica	Girl	The one who is like an angel; Angelic messenger
Micky	Boy	Beloved angel of the God
Angella	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Mikaya	Girl	A messenger; An angel
Angelic	Girl	Like an Angel; Messenger of God; Angel
Arella	Girl	Angel; Messenger of God; Hero; Valiant one

Avrielle	Girl	Name of an angel
Angeletta	Girl	Little angel; A girl as beautiful as a little angel
Angelisse	Unisex	Divine messenger; Angel
Aaban	Boy	Name of an angel; Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; Waters
Angelos	Boy	Messenger; Angel
Arzaan	Unisex	Angel of paradise; Valuable; King
Aroosh	Unisex	Angel of heaven
Israfil	Boy	Angel who will blow the trum
Michale	Boy	The most loving angel of God
Mikaal	Unisex	Name for an angel

Malaak	Girl	Angel; Messenger
Anda	Girl	Manly; Heavenly messenger; Angel; Achieving peace; Pleasure; Defender of mankind
Avriel	Girl	To open; Opening buds of spring; Name of an angel
Andel	Unisex	Grace; Bright zeal; Angel
Anjelo	Boy	Tongan form of Angelo; Angel
Deylin	Boy	Name of a historical blacksmith with supernatural powers; Angel from god
Malieka	Girl	An angel-like person
Nyaja	Girl	An inspired and a guardian angel
Lakia	Girl	Treasure; Angel
Onel	Unisex	Favor; Grace; Moon; Angel; People's song

Sarosh	Boy	An angel
Malaikah	Girl	One who is like a heavenly being; Like an angel
Anele	Girl	Be enough; Be sufficient; The last born; Angel; Heavenly messenger
Anielka	Girl	Messenger; Angel
Ifza	Unisex	Protective angel
Dabria	Girl	Her words; Name of an angel
Anjelita	Girl	A heavenly messenger; An angel who spreads love
Angelea	Girl	Angel; A messenger of God
Anjelina	Girl	Variation of Angelina or Angela; An angel
Veeha	Unisex	Heaven; Peace; Dawn; Angel

Ange	Girl	An angel; Messenger of God
Angele	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Hifza	Girl	Protective Angel
Mikaelah	Girl	An angel or messenger of Allah
Mariangela	Girl	An angel of the sea of sorrow
Amriel	Unisex	Angel of May
Angeni	Girl	Angel
Rosangela	Girl	Rose; Angel
Sundari	Girl	Beautiful; Angel
Hang	Girl	Full moon angel; Ship; Navigate; Sail; Business; Line; Row

Anji	Girl	Messenger; Angel; Purple; Violet; Apricot; Blessing; Brilliance; Commander; Sender
Farishta	Girl	A heaven's angel
Amberish	Boy	An angel from heaven; God-sent fairy
Andya	Boy	Little angel; Pure girl; A variant name of Andia
Brahmdev	Boy	God's exalted angel
Farohar	Boy	Conquest; Angel; Spirit
Fravash	Boy	Guardian angel; Protector; Spirit
Frohar	Boy	Angel; Spirit; Protector; Spirit which protects the soul; Guardian angel
Homiya	Boy	Angel; Kind Spirit; Guardian
Kamraj	Boy	Cupid; God of desires and wishes; Angel of Wishes; Cherub of desires

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Baby names that mean ‘angel’ are often associated with positive attributes such as purity, protection, and grace. Moreover, angels are believed to deliver good news or act as guardian angels. Hence, parents prefer these names for their children. It is often believed that such names will bestow the blessings of God on the child. These names have been mentioned in religious texts such as the Bible and the Quran, as well as in mythologies and legends. Hence, religious parents may find these names appealing. Moreover, these names may have roots in ancient languages but have been modified into nearly all contemporary languages. They can connect people with diverse cultures and languages across the globe.

Infographic: Trendy Baby Names That Mean 'Angel'

Baby names have come a long way across centuries. They are not just limited to the conventional classics, natural elements, religious motifs, or human values — they can be inspired by popular culture, literature, famous personalities, and even aesthetic subcultures. To determine what kind of names you like best, dive into our infographic containing Baby Names That Mean 'Angel'.

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