indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Political Subdivision & Region
Usage Russian, Greek, Ancient Greek
Scripts Архангельск(Russian) Αρχάγγελσκ, Ἀρχαγγέλσκα(Greek)
Other Forms FormsArkhángelsk, Ἀrkhangélska, Arhangelʹsk
Meaning & History
From archangel meaning "an angel of high rank" in angelology. It comes from Ancient Greek ἀρχάγγελος (arkhángelos) which is a combination of the prefix ἀρχι- (arkhi-) meaning "leader, ruler" and ἄγγελος (ángelos) meaning "messenger".