Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):American
Meaning:Angel
Angelou is a unique gender-neutral name of Greek origin. The name means "angel," and has a legacy built upon it by Maya Angelou. Definitely the most famous bearer of the name, Angelou was a prolific writer and a civil rights activist. She wrote poetry, memoirs, autobiographies, books of essays, plays, movies, and television shows over five decades. Angelou is a name that encompasses a giant legacy and will give baby lifelong inspiration.

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