Angelidakis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Angelidakis (Αγγελιδάκης) derives from Angelis (Αγγελής), a vernacular form of Angelos (Άγγελος), meaning “angel” or “messenger.” The name Angelos has deep roots in Greek language and Christian tradition, where angels are understood as divine messengers. The suffix -akis (-άκης) functions as a diminutive or patronymic ending meaning “little” or “child of,” and is especially characteristic of surnames from Crete and parts of southern Greece. When attached to a personal name it indicates familial descent from the original bearer. The surname Angelidakis therefore means “little Angelis” or “descendant of Angelis,” preserving paternal lineage rooted in a personal name associated with the word “angel.”