Boy name
Angelos name meaning
“messenger, envoy; angel”
Angelos means “messenger, envoy; angel.” It comes from Greek angelos, a word for a messenger that also acquired the religious meaning “angel.” In Türkiye it is used as a masculine name. The Italian name Angelo is a related form, preserving the same image of a message bearer.
What does Angelos mean?
Messenger, envoy; angel
In Turkish: haberci, elçi; melek
Angelos is a Greek masculine name associated with both carrying a message and the image of an angel. The angelic sense developed through the word's use in religious texts. It belongs to the same family as Angelo and Angel, while Turkish Melek offers a semantic parallel rather than the same linguistic derivation.
Origin of the name Angelos
It comes from Greek Angelos (Άγγελος). Greek angelos originally denotes a messenger or envoy and also acquired the religious sense of angel.
How to pronounce Angelos
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anɡelos/ |
Is Angelos a boy’s name?
Yes, Angelos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Angelos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Angelos
- Angelos Konstantinidis · b. 1864
FAQ about the name Angelos
What is the meaning of Angelos?
Angelos means “messenger, envoy; angel”. It comes from Greek Angelos (Άγγελος). Greek angelos originally denotes a messenger or envoy and also acquired the religious sense of angel.
Is Angelos a boy’s name?
Yes, Angelos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Angelos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Angelos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Angelos?
Angelos is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Angelos have?
Angelos has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Angelos?
Angelos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Angelos?
Notable people named Angelos include Angelos Konstantinidis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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