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Ángel

"messenger"

Nicknames Angelito

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AHN·hel

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Greek angelos (messenger)

What Ángel means

Ángel is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "messenger". It comes from Greek angelos (messenger). It is pronounced AHN-hel.

Feast of the Guardian Angels, October 2. Extremely common both alone and in compounds such as Miguel Ángel and Luis Ángel.

Nicknames in Mexico: Angelito. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: among the top names for newborns in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: faith, protector.

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Ángel means messenger

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