Engel

Engel Meaning & Origin

About Engel
The name "Engel" is of German origin and is derived from the word "engel," meaning "angel" in English. It is a surname that was often given to someone who had angelic qualities or was associated with angels in some way. The name can also be traced back to the medieval period when it was used as a given name, reflecting the belief in angels and their significance in religious and spiritual contexts. Today, "Engel" is a relatively common surname in German-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals who are seen as kind, gentle, or spiritually inclined.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Engel are male.

Engel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E5204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 N G AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛngəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJL', 'ANKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Engel in Braille

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

The name Engel in braille

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

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

The name Engel in sign language

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