According to the Dhamma(afaik), there are three types of heavenly beings.
- Devas - Gods(male)
- Apsara/Divyangana - Angels(female) who accompany the gods.
- Brahmas(Rupa/Arupa) - ?
We can use the word 'god' or 'higher-god' to refer to brahmas, but that doesn't clearly separate them from Devas who belong to the sensual world. Is there a better English word?
P.S. I'm inclined to think that there's no proper English term because the Western world did not have the practice of attaining Jhanas. Thus no concept of Brahma realms or non-sensual realms.