Angelo

Angelo is a masculine given name of Italian origin meaning "angel" or "angelic." It derives from the Italian word for angel, which comes from the Latin angelus and ultimately from the Greek angelos, meaning "messenger." In Italian usage, Angelo has long been a common given name, reflecting religious and cultural associations with angels.

The name has variants in other languages and cultures, including Ángel in Spanish, Angel in English, Anghel in some Eastern European contexts, and Ângelo in Portuguese. It is most widely used in Italy and among Italian communities around the world, though it also appears in other countries due to immigration and cultural exchange. While primarily a given name, Angelo is occasionally found as a surname in some families.

Notable people born with the given name include Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who became Pope John XXIII, born in 1881. Other figures include Angelo Badalamenti (1937–2022), an American composer known for his work on film and television; Angelo Secchi (1818–1878), an Italian Jesuit priest and pioneer in astronomical spectroscopy; and Angelo Branduardi (born 1950), an Italian singer-songwriter. The name has been used across various eras and professions, reflecting its enduring presence in Italian-speaking cultures and its resonance in broader contexts.