Angelo
/ˈan.d͡ʒe.lo/masculine
Angelo is the Italian male given name for Angelo.
Angelo is a masculine given name used for males.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables with the stress on the first: /ˈan.dʒe.lo/.
Did you know?
- The word angelo shares the same root as the English word 'angel', but in its original Greek form, it simply meant 'messenger'.
- The name Angelo is frequently combined with other names to create compound names like Gianangelo or Pierangelo.
- Many Italians have the surname Angeli, the plural form of angelo, which historically often indicated an ancestral connection to a cleric or a religious figure.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Signor Angelo.Good morning, Mr. Angelo.
- Mi scusi, Signor Angelo.Excuse me, Mr. Angelo.
- Ciao Angelo! Come stai?Hi Angelo! How are you?
- Si chiama Angelo.His name is Angelo.
- Angelo è un ragazzo molto simpatico.Angelo is a very nice guy.
- Ho incontrato Angelo ieri sera.I met Angelo last night.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- SofiaConosci Angelo?Do you know Angelo?
- AlessandroSì, è un mio vecchio amico.Yes, he is an old friend of mine.
- SofiaÈ molto gentile, vero?He is very kind, right?
- AlessandroAssolutamente, Angelo è un ottimo ragazzo.Absolutely, Angelo is a great guy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angelo” translations and entries Angelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Angelo, angelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
