The baby name Angada is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AHN-gah-dah (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡədə/).
The baby name Angada is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AHN-gah-dah (IPA: /ˈʌŋɡədə/).
Angada is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Angada is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin (aṅgada, अङ्गद), literally “armlet” or “bracelet,” the jeweled band worn on the upper arm. Derived from aṅga “limb,” it conveys “that which adorns the limb,” and by poetic extension evokes grace, strength, and protective valor associated with warrior ornaments.
The name is prominent in the Indian epics through Angada, the vanara prince in the Ramayana, son of Vali (Bali) and Tara, renowned for loyalty, courage, and diplomacy as an ally of Rama. It appears throughout classical Sanskrit literature and regional retellings, and remains in use across India and Nepal among Hindu communities. Common variants and transliterations include Aṅgada and Angada; the closely related Angad is widespread in North India and central to Sikh tradition via Guru Angad. Contemporary usage is chiefly masculine, carrying a traditional yet vigorous aura.
Angada barely registers. Our whole dataset turns up only 6 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Angada is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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