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The baby name Anghus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (ANG-gus).

Anghus is Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Gaelic
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡəs/ (ANG-gus)

What is the meaning of the name Anghus ?

The baby name Anghus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (ANG-gus).

Anghus is Gaelic in Origin.

Anghus is a rare Gaelic spelling within the Aonghus/Aengus/Angus name group, rooted in Old Irish Óengus (also written Oengus). The elements are óen “one, unique” + gus “vigour, strength; choice,” giving meanings such as “one strength,” “unique strength,” or “the unique choice.” While far less common than Angus or Aengus, Anghus is attested as an alternative orthography in Gaelic and anglicized records and appeals to those seeking a traditional form with a distinctive look.

The name has deep cultural resonance: Aengus Óg is the youthful god of love and poetry in Irish mythology; early medieval bearers include Saint Aengus the Culdee and Pictish kings Óengus I and II. Through centuries of Gaelic usage and later anglicization, Angus became widespread in Scotland and beyond. Variants include Aonghus (Irish), Aonghas (Scottish Gaelic), Aengus (Irish/English), Óengus (Old Irish), and Angus; common diminutive: Gus.

Anghus is extremely rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.

Anghus has the following similar or variant Names

Anghus – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MX

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People also ask about Anghus

Anghus is predominantly a boy's name.
Anghus is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæŋɡəs/ (ANG-gus).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aonghus, Aonghas, Aengus, Óengus, Oengus and Oenghus.
Anghus is a name of Gaelic origin, traditionally used in Ireland and Scotland. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ireland and Scotland and its diaspora communities.
Yes. No national registry we track comes anywhere near listing Anghus, putting it at the far rare end of the spectrum.