Angelito
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Angelito
Angelito is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ángel, meaning "little angel" or "messenger of God," derived from the Greek *angelos*.
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Etymology
Angelito is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ángel, meaning "little angel" or "messenger of God," derived from the Greek *angelos*. It is primarily used in Hispanic and Filipino Catholic cultures, often as a term of endearment or a given name reflecting devotion to guardian angels, with no notable historical figures widely recorded.
Angelito currently ranks #10,785 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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