agnel

Agnel is a personal name used as both a given name and a surname in several cultures. It occurs notably in Indian Catholic communities and in Portuguese-speaking countries, reflecting historical religious and linguistic influences. The etymology is not fixed; the form is commonly linked to variants of the name Angel/Angelo in many languages and may reflect local adaptations of saints’ names or Christian naming patterns.

In Indian contexts, Agnel is found among Goan and Konkan Catholic populations, where it is used as a male given name and, less commonly, as a surname. In Lusophone regions, the form appears as a given name or surname, typically due to broader naming conventions influenced by Christian tradition.

Variants and related names include Angel, Angelo, and Agnellus. The spelling Agnel can also appear independently as a surname in some families, illustrating how names can travel across cultures and adapt in form and usage.

Notable individuals or institutions bearing the name are not universally defined; the use of Agnel reflects broader patterns of name adoption rather than a single widely recognized source.

See also: Angel; Angelo; Agnellus.