Arnel

Arnel is a variant of the Germanic name Arnold, particularly common in Albania and Bosnia. The name means 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one who rules like an eagle' and is derived from the Old High German words arn for 'eagle' and waltan for 'to rule, to govern.'

What does the name Arnel mean?

Arnel represents an Albanian and Bosnian form of the name Arnold. It carries the meaning 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one who rules like an eagle' and is derived from the Old High German terms arn (eagle) and waltan (to rule, to govern). In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo, Arnel is a common name for boys. The female counterpart is Arnela.

Where does the name Arnel come from?

The name Arnel has its roots in Old High German and means 'the ruling eagle' or 'the one who rules like an eagle.' The components arn and waltan mean 'eagle' and 'to rule, to govern,' respectively. Arnel is prevalent in the Albanian, Bosnian, Kosovar, and Montenegrin languages.

How do you pronounce Arnel?

The pronunciation of Arnel is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'Ar-nel' [ˈaʁ.nɛl]. The clear initial syllable combines with a gentle ending. The '-nel' ending gives the name a calm, harmonious note. Overall, Arnel appears friendly, balanced, and approachable, with a pleasant and harmonious aura.

When is the name day of Arnel?

The name day for Arnel is celebrated on January 15, February 23, and July 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Arnel is a relatively rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 827th. In the last ten years, it has been chosen about 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,323rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Arnel ranks 4,270th.

Nicknames & pet names

Any / Arny

Similar first names

Famous people

• Arnel Pineda (singer)
• Arnel Taci (actor ('Turkish for Beginners'))