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The baby name Angad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHN-gud (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡəd/; Hindi: /əŋɡəd/).

Angad is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: AHN-gud (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡəd/; Hindi: /əŋɡəd/)

What is the meaning of the name Angad ?

The baby name Angad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHN-gud (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡəd/; Hindi: /əŋɡəd/).

Angad is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Angad is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, from aṅgada, “armlet,” an ornament worn on the upper arm, hence by extension “ornament, support, strength.” It entered modern Indo-Aryan languages (Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi) as Angad, retaining a dignified, heroic tone.

The name is well attested in classical literature through Angada, the Vanara prince in the Ramayana - son of Vali and Tara - celebrated for courage and tact as Rama’s envoy. In Sikh history, it is sanctified by Guru Angad (Angad Dev Ji, 1504–1552), the second Sikh Guru, associated with the standardization of Gurmukhi and community service, which has anchored the name’s popularity in Punjab and the diaspora. Variants include the Sanskritic Angada and honorific forms such as Angad Dev; related Punjabi spellings remain Angad. The name also appears in modern compound formations (e.g., Angadbir, Angadpreet).

Angad has the following similar or variant Names

Angad – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
Canada Boys 2024 #178 132 2,588
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #385 5 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Finland Boys 0 #411 17 2,041
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
BH 0 #512 42 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #536 18 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IN Boys 0 #559 498 16,750
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IN Girls 0 #604 28 13,121
QA Boys 0 #608 100 18,093
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
KW Boys 0 #664 106 18,755
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
AE Boys 0 #731 375 22,615
OM Boys 0 #732 150 17,948
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
United States Boys 2024 #829 64 7,044
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
SA Boys 0 #1,184 447 28,008
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046

Angad is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
AE
BD
BH

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People also ask about Angad

Angad is predominantly a boy's name.
Angad is a 2 syllable name, pronounced AHN-gud (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡəd/; Hindi: /əŋɡəd/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Angada, Aṅgada and Angadā.
Yes — Angad ranked #178 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Angad ranks highest in Canada (#178 in 2024).
Angad's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #294 in 2014 to #178 in 2024 in Canada.