Names That Mean Angel

Angelou

Literary name, Greek

"angel"

If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted…

Angelos

Greek mythology name

"angel"

Angelos, also called Angelia, is a daughter of Zeus and Hera who angered her mother and went into hiding. She is sometimes identified with the underworld.

Legna

Italian or modern invented name

"wood; angel"

This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.

Atchara

Thai

"Angel"

Like the Maori name, Anahera, Atchara is a good option for parents looking for the perfect name for their little angel, but wanting to avoid Angela and Angelina.

Buğlem

Turkish

"angel that heralds the heaven"

Angeliki

Greek, from Latin

"angel"

The Greek form of Angela / Angelica.

Erela

Hebrew

"angel"

This feminine form of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, possibly a form of Ariel, is used in modern Israel. Also found as Erella and Erelah.

Andeline

Feminine form of Andrew, Greek, Germanic, Czech

"strong and manly; noble, tender, zeal; angel"

Fresher than Andrea but not so out there as Andrewina, Andeline is a sweet, rare choice, with the familiar sounds of Adeline and Andie. It could be considered a feminine form of Andrew, giving it the…