Heavenly Angel Names for Boys and Girls from All Traditions

You’re expecting your very own little angel and want a name that’s just as heavenly? You’re in the right place.

We’ve gathered a list of angel names for boys and girls from a variety of traditions—Muslim, Hindu, Greek, Hebrew, and more!

Aashirya – Of Hindu origin, meaning “from the land of God.” 

Aditi – Of Sanskrit origin.

Agelos – Of Greek origin, meaning “messenger angel.”

Amara – Of Sanskrit and Greek origin, meaning “grace” and “immortal one.”

Anahera – Of Māori origin, meaning “angel.”

Anael – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “praise of God.” 

Anika – Of Sanskrit and African origin. In Hindu tradition, Anika is a deity symbolizing strength, courage, and fierceness. 

Angelica – Of Latin origin, meaning “angel” or “of the angels.” Variations include Angelique and Angela.

Arcangela – The feminine form of “archangel,” of Italian origin, evoking a sense of divine strength and grace. A powerful and graceful alternative to Angela.

Aurora – Of Latin origin, meaning “dawn” or “morning light.” Aurora is considered the archangel of new beginnings.

Azrael – Of Arabic origin, meaning “angel of help.” In Muslim tradition, Azrael reminds believers of mortality, urging them to live morally.

Bani – Of Indian origin, meaning “earth.” In Hinduism, Bani is another name of the goddess Saraswati, the giver of life.

Barachiel – Of Hebrew origin. Barachiel, meaning “lightning of God” is the archangel of blessings in Judaism, Byzantine Catholicism, and Eastern Orthodoxy.

Camael – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “one who sees God.” In Christian tradition, Camael is an archangel of strength and courage.

Casiel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “speed of God” or “leap of God.” 

Celeste – Of Latin origin, meaning “celestial being,” “heavenly,” or “sky.”

Celina – Of Polish origin, meaning “moon” or “heavenly.” Variations include Celine or Selina.

Celio – Of Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “heaven.”

Chamuel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God answers,” or “one who seeks God.”

Deva – Of Buddhist and Hindu origin, meaning “celestial being” or “angel.”

Divina – Of Latin origin, meaning “divine” or “godlike.”

Gabriel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my strength.” Gabriel is the archangel who announced the birth of Jesus. A popular name for both boys and girls.

Gita – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “song of God.” Gita is a popular name in Hindu tradition, signifying the presence of God.

Haniel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “grace,” “favor,” and “charm.” Haniel is the archangel of the sephirah Netzach in Kabbalistic tradition and is sometimes counted among the seven archangels. Variations include Hananiel, Anael, and Hananel.

Hariel – Of Hebrew origin. Hariel is the angel of science, the arts, and tame animals.

Jophiel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “beauty of God.”

Kemuel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “raised by God.” Variations of this name include Kemuella, Kemuala, and such. 

Malak – Of Arabic origin, meaning “angel.” Variations include Malakai or Malacai, with Malakai being the plural form.

Marut – Of Arabic origin. One of the twin angels in the Quran, symbolizing strength and power. In Muslim tradition, Marut is a reminder about taking responsibility and following God in everything, especially in the face of difficulties.

Michael – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “Who is like God?” Michael is one of the most well-known archangels in Christian tradition and one of the most famous angel names for baby boys. Female variations include Michelle, Michaela, Mikaela, and Mila.

Nathaniel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “given by God.”

Orifiel – Of ancient origin, meaning “light of God” or “brightness of God.”

Osca – Of Irish, Scandinavian, and Old Norse origin, meaning “heavenly combatant of God.”

Raphael – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has healed.” For baby girls, a feminine version would be Rafaela.

Ramiel – Of Arabic origin, meaning “thunder of God.”

Raziel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “secret of God.” Raziel is the angel of mysteries and the keeper of divine secrets.

Ridwan – Of Arabic origin. In Muslim tradition, Ridwan is the guardian angel of Paradise. He greets the virtuous and the devout into heaven, and his presence is a symbol of Allah’s blessing to the faithful.

Sariel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my ruler” or “command of God.” Sariel is a shortened form of Zerachiel, an angel in the Christian tradition.

Selaphiel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “I have asked” or “prayer of God.” One of the seven archangels in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions. Variations include Shealtiel, Selathiel, and Salathiel.

Seraphina – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “fiery.” Derived from Seraphim, a biblical term referring to a class of celestial beings described as “the fiery ones” or “the burning ones.”

Uriel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my light.” In Hebrew tradition, Uriel is the archangel who warned Noah of the great flood.

Yael – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “to ascend.” Yael is said to be one of the angels attending the throne of God.

Zadkiel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “righteousness of God” and “justice.” An archangel in Jewish and Christian traditions, Zadkiel is an angel of mercy, forgiveness, and benevolence.

Zerachiel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God’s command.” In Christian tradition, Zerachiel is the angel of children and associated with the sun and healing.

That’s our list of angel names for boys and girls. We hope you’ve found the perfect name for your real-life angel!

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