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Angelus
Pronounced AN-juh-lus /ˈæn.dʒə.ləs/High
Meaning: The Latin angelus, 'angel; messenger,' from the Greek angelos. In Catholic devotion the Angelus is also a prayer said morning, noon, and evening, announced by the ringing of the Angelus bell. Separately, Angelus is the name of a vampire in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer — a pop-culture route we note honestly.Medium
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History & Origin
Angelus is the Latin word for 'angel; messenger,' from the Greek angelos. In Catholic tradition the Angelus is a devotion recited three times a day, announced by the tolling of a bell — a practice painted famously by Millet. In modern pop culture, Angelus is also the vampire alter ego of Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which some families will hear first. Both routes are real, and we note them plainly. Rare in the U.S. (said 'AN-juh-lus').
It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, devotional, and resonant.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Angelus mean?
Angelus is Latin for 'angel; messenger.' It is also the name of a Catholic prayer said morning, noon, and evening.
How do you pronounce Angelus?
It's said AN-juh-lus /ˈæn.dʒə.ləs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Angelus a boy or girl name?
Angelus is a boy's name.
How popular is Angelus?
Angelus is a very rare name in the U.S.