Angelou

Angelou Meaning & Origin

About Angelou
The name "Angelou" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." It is a surname that is often associated with the renowned American author and poet Maya Angelou. The name "Angelou" signifies a connection to spirituality, divine guidance, and the ability to convey messages of wisdom and inspiration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Angelou are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A52040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N JH AH0 L UW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈænʤəˌlu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJL', 'ANKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angelou in Braille

Here's how to represent Angelou in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Angelou in braille

How to Spell the Name Angelou in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Angelou using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Angelou in sign language

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