Unisex name
Engel name meaning
“angel, messenger”
Engel is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the Dutch or German word Engel, meaning “angel.” Its proposed linguistic ancestry runs through Latin angelus to Greek angelos, meaning “messenger.” This Greek source supplies the additional meaning of messenger associated with the name.
What does Engel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Engel
Possibly from Dutch or German Engel, angel, ultimately through Latin angelus from Greek angelos, messenger.
Name combinations with Engel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Engel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Suharyo: good and noble
- Mauli: crown or headdress
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Engel Anjar Halilintar
Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Anjar: new, fresh
- Halilintar: a striking thunderbolt
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Engel Ariwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
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Meaning of each word
- Sabdono: utterance, speech
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
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Engel Reka
Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Reka: design or creation
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Meaning of each word
- Engel: angel, messenger
- Widada: safe and well
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
How to pronounce Engel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦔꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮍᮨᮜ᮪ |
Is Engel a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Engel is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Engel ranks #601 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Engel
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
Famous people named Engel
- Engel Berd Sani · b. 1990
- Engel Berta Kaize · b. 1974
- Engel Berta Kotorok · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Engel
What is the meaning of Engel?
Engel means angel, messenger. Possibly from Dutch or German Engel, angel, ultimately through Latin angelus from Greek angelos, messenger.
Is Engel a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Engel is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Engel?
Engel is of European, Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Engel have?
Engel has 2 syllables (E-ngel) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Engel?
Engel ranks #601 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Engel?
Some ideas: Engel Suharyo Mauli; Engel Anjar Halilintar; Engel Ariwibowo.
Famous people named Engel?
Notable people named Engel include Engel Berd Sani, Engel Berta Kaize, Engel Berta Kotorok.
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