Àngels is a Catalan female given name, the cognate of Ángeles, meaning "angels." It derives from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles ("Our Lady the Queen of the Angels"). Thus, the name indirectly references Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew Miryam via Greek and Latin forms. Etymology The name Ángeles arose from the Catholic devotion to Mary as Queen of the Angels. Catalan adopted it as Àngels, retaining the plural form. The word itself comes from Latin angelus, from Greek angelos meaning "messenger." In Christian tradition, angels are heavenly beings who serve God, and Mary's association with them—as their queen—made Ángeles and its variants a popular way to honor her. Cultural Significance Àngels is overwhelmingly used in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community, where Catalan is spoken. It reflects the region's deep Catholic heritage and the veneration of Mary under specific titles. While Ángeles is common across the Spanish-speaking world, Àngels remains distinctly Catalan. The name is typically given to girls, though its modern usage has declined with secularization. Notable Bearers One prominent bearer is Àngels Barceló (born 1963), a Spanish journalist known for her work in broadcast news. Another is Àngels Sifres, a Valencian poet. These examples show the name's continuation in contemporary Catalan culture. Related Names Àngels belongs to a broad family of names derived from the word "angel" across languages. Related forms include Angelina (Swedish, English), Ángeles (Spanish), Anxhela (Albanian), Anzhela (Ukrainian), and Anđela (Serbian). The ultimate origin of Àngels through the Ángeles chain is the primordial name Mary. Meaning: Angels Origin: Catalan (via Spanish title of the Virgin Mary) Type: First name (feminine) Usage Regions: Catalonia, Balearic Islands, Valencian Community