Angel Names
The word angel comes from the Greek angelos, “messenger,” a translation of the Hebrew mal’akh. Only a handful of angels are named in the Bible — Michael and Gabriel in the Protestant canon, Raphael in the Book of Tobit — but Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition, along with apocryphal texts like 1 Enoch, added many more.
Below are more than 85 angel names, each with its meaning and the text or tradition it comes from, plus baby names inspired by angels. For the seven (or more) chief angels, see our archangel names; for the rebels, our fallen angel names. You may also like names that mean angel.
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Archangel names and meanings
Most archangel names end in -el, Hebrew for “God.” Western churches honor Michael, Gabriel and Raphael; Eastern Orthodox tradition and 1 Enoch list several more. Full details are on our archangel names page.
| Name | Meaning | Source / role |
|---|---|---|
| Michael | Hebrew “who is like God?” | Leader of heaven’s army; Daniel 10, Revelation 12 |
| Gabriel | Hebrew “God is my strength” | Messenger to Daniel, Zechariah and Mary; Luke 1 |
| Raphael | Hebrew “God heals” | Healer and guide in the Book of Tobit |
| Uriel | Hebrew “God is my light” | Guide to Ezra in 2 Esdras; 1 Enoch |
| Raguel | Hebrew “friend of God” | One of the seven holy angels in 1 Enoch 20 |
| Remiel | Hebrew, often “mercy of God” | Named in 1 Enoch 20 and 2 Baruch |
| Sariel | Hebrew “prince of God” or “command of God” | One of the seven in 1 Enoch 20 |
| Jeremiel | Hebrew “God will raise” or “mercy of God” | Named in 2 Esdras 4:36 |
| Barachiel | Hebrew “blessing of God” | Eastern Orthodox archangel of blessings |
| Selaphiel | Hebrew “prayer of God” | Eastern Orthodox archangel of prayer |
| Jegudiel | Hebrew “praise of God” | Eastern Orthodox archangel of work and glory |
| Jophiel | Hebrew “beauty of God” | Angel of wisdom in later Christian lore |
| Chamuel | Hebrew, often “he who seeks God” | Angel of love and relationships in later lore |
| Zadkiel | Hebrew “righteousness of God” | Angel of mercy in Jewish and Christian lore |
Angels of Jewish mysticism and apocrypha
These names come from Kabbalah, the Talmud and texts outside the biblical canon.
| Name | Meaning | Source / role |
|---|---|---|
| Metatron | Uncertain; possibly “beside the throne” | Heavenly scribe in the Talmud and Kabbalah |
| Sandalphon | Greek “co-brother” | Gathers prayers; linked to the prophet Elijah |
| Raziel | Hebrew “secret of God” | Keeper of divine secrets; <em>Sefer Raziel</em> |
| Haniel | Hebrew “grace of God” | Associated with Venus in Kabbalah |
| Phanuel | Hebrew “face of God” | One of four presences around God in 1 Enoch 40 |
| Cassiel | Uncertain, possibly “speed of God” | Angel associated with Saturn and Saturday |
| Sachiel | Possibly “covering of God” | Angel associated with Jupiter and Thursday |
| Hadraniel | Hebrew “majesty of God” | Gatekeeper angel in the Zohar |
| Jehoel | Hebrew, from Yahweh + El | Guide to Abraham in the Apocalypse of Abraham |
| Zophiel | Hebrew “God’s lookout” | A swift cherub in Milton’s <em>Paradise Lost</em> |
Angel names in Islam
In Islam, belief in angels (mala’ika) is one of the six articles of faith. Several are named in the Qur’an or hadith. See also our Muslim names.
| Name | Meaning | Source / role |
|---|---|---|
| Jibril | Arabic form of Gabriel | Brought the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad; Qur’an 2:97 |
| Mikail | Arabic form of Michael | Provides nourishment and rain; Qur’an 2:98 |
| Israfil | Arabic; name found in hadith, not the Qur’an | Will blow the trumpet on the Last Day (hadith) |
| Azrail | Arabic form of Azrael | Angel of death, called <em>Malak al-Mawt</em> in Qur’an 32:11 |
| Munkar | Arabic “the denied” | Questions souls in the grave (hadith) |
| Nakir | Arabic “the denier” | Munkar’s partner in the grave questioning |
| Malik | Arabic “king, owner” | Guardian of Hell; Qur’an 43:77 |
| Ridwan | Arabic “good pleasure, satisfaction” | Guardian of Paradise in tradition |
| Harut | Arabic name | Angel sent to Babylon; Qur’an 2:102 |
| Marut | Arabic name | Harut’s companion; Qur’an 2:102 |
| Kiraman Katibin | Arabic “noble scribes” | Two angels who record each person’s deeds; Qur’an 82:10–12 |
The nine choirs of angels
The sixth-century writer Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite, in The Celestial Hierarchy, ranked angels into nine orders in three spheres. His scheme shaped Christian art and Dante’s Paradiso.
| Order | Sphere | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Seraphim | First (highest) | Six-winged “burning ones” who praise God; Isaiah 6 |
| Cherubim | First | Guardians of Eden and the Ark; Genesis 3:24, Exodus 25 |
| Thrones | First | Bearers of God’s justice; linked to the wheels (<em>ophanim</em>) of Ezekiel 1 |
| Dominions | Second | Regulate the duties of lower angels |
| Virtues | Second | Work signs and miracles |
| Powers | Second | Guard against evil forces |
| Principalities | Third | Watch over nations and rulers |
| Archangels | Third | Chief messengers such as Michael and Gabriel |
| Angels | Third (lowest) | Messengers and guardians closest to humanity |
Fallen angel names
According to tradition, these angels rebelled or fell from grace. Our fallen angel names page covers them in depth, and our demon names list continues the theme.
| Name | Meaning | Source / role |
|---|---|---|
| Lucifer | Latin “light-bringer,” the morning star | Isaiah 14:12 (Vulgate/KJV) |
| Satan | Hebrew “adversary, accuser” | Job 1–2; Revelation 12:9 |
| Samael | Hebrew “venom of God” | Accuser and angel of death in the Talmud and Midrash |
| Azazel | Hebrew, meaning debated | Leviticus 16; a leader of the Watchers in 1 Enoch 8 |
| Shemyaza | Possibly “the name has seen” | Leader of the Watchers in 1 Enoch 6 |
| Beelzebub | Hebrew “lord of the flies” | Matthew 12:24; Milton’s <em>Paradise Lost</em> |
| Belial | Hebrew “worthless” | 2 Corinthians 6:15; Dead Sea Scrolls |
| Mammon | Aramaic “wealth” | Matthew 6:24; personified in later lore |
Angelic baby names for girls
Soft, heavenly names inspired by angels. For more, try our pretty girl names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Angela | “Angel, messenger” | Greek via Latin |
| Angelica | “Angelic” | Latin |
| Angelina | Diminutive of Angela | Italian, Greek |
| Angelique | “Angelic” | French |
| Evangeline | “Good news” | Greek; Longfellow’s 1847 poem |
| Seraphina | From <em>seraphim</em>, “burning ones” | Hebrew |
| Celeste | “Heavenly” | Latin |
| Nevaeh | “Heaven” spelled backward | Modern American |
| Gabriella | Feminine of Gabriel | Italian, Hebrew |
| Michaela | Feminine of Michael | Hebrew |
| Raphaela | Feminine of Raphael | Hebrew |
| Ariel | “Lion of God” | Hebrew; also a spirit in <em>The Tempest</em> |
| Malaika | “Angels” | Swahili, from Arabic |
| Halo | The ring of light above an angel | English word name |
Angelic baby names for boys
Strong names with angelic roots. Our biblical boy names have many more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo | “Angel, messenger” | Italian |
| Ángel | “Angel” | Spanish; popular in Latino families |
| Evangelos | “Bringer of good news” | Greek |
| Malak | “Angel” | Arabic |
| Seraph | Singular of seraphim | Hebrew |
| Gabe | Short for Gabriel | English |
| Rafe | Short form of Raphael (also Ralph) | English |
| Uri | “My light” | Hebrew, related to Uriel |
| Mikael | Form of Michael | Scandinavian, Finnish |
| Deangelo | “Of the angel” | Italian surname-style |
Angels from books, film and TV
Famous fictional angels make fun, recognizable names.
| Name | Where they appear | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Castiel | <em>Supernatural</em> (TV) | Name loosely based on the angel Cassiel |
| Aziraphale | <em>Good Omens</em> by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman | A bookish, kindly angel |
| Clarence | <em>It’s a Wonderful Life</em> (1946) | Angel Second Class who earns his wings |
| Tyrael | <em>Diablo</em> video games | Archangel of Justice |
| Seth | <em>City of Angels</em> (1998) | Angel who falls in love with a human |
| Damiel | <em>Wings of Desire</em> (1987) | Angel who longs to be mortal |
| Balthazar | <em>Supernatural</em> (TV) | Witty rogue angel |
| Monica | <em>Touched by an Angel</em> | Caseworker angel |
| Tess | <em>Touched by an Angel</em> | Monica’s supervisor |
| Andrew | <em>Touched by an Angel</em> | Gentle angel of death |
How to choose an angel name
- Know the source. Canonical names (Michael, Gabriel) carry different weight than names from 1 Enoch or later occult writings — check where a name comes from if faith matters to you.
- Avoid fallen angels for a baby. Names like Lucifer or Azazel are great for fiction and games, less so for a child.
- Try a feminine or softer form. Gabriella, Raphaela and Michaela honor archangels with a gentler sound.
- Look beyond “-el” names. Celeste, Halo and Evangeline suggest angels without borrowing a specific angel’s name.
- For characters, mix traditions. Fantasy writers often combine Hebrew roots with invented syllables — our fantasy names section can help.
Frequently asked questions
How many angels are named in the Bible?
In the Protestant Bible only two angels are named: Michael and Gabriel. Catholic and Orthodox Bibles also include Raphael (Book of Tobit), and 2 Esdras names Uriel and Jeremiel.
What are the names of the seven archangels?
Lists vary. 1 Enoch 20 names Uriel, Raphael, Raguel, Michael, Sariel, Gabriel and Remiel. Eastern Orthodox tradition lists Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jegudiel and Barachiel (sometimes with Jeremiel).
What does the “-el” at the end of angel names mean?
“El” is Hebrew for God, so names like Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are statements about God: “who is like God,” “God is my strength” and “God heals.”
What is the angel of death called?
Jewish tradition names Samael or Azrael; in Islam he is Malak al-Mawt, commonly called Azrail. The Qur’an itself does not name him.
What is a pretty angel name for a girl?
Seraphina, Evangeline, Celeste, Angelica, Gabriella and Ariel are all popular choices with angelic meanings.
What are the highest-ranking angels?
In Pseudo-Dionysius’s hierarchy, the seraphim rank highest, followed by the cherubim and thrones.