The baby name Rangaswami is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /rʌŋɡəˈswɑːmi/ (RUNG-uh-SWAH-mee).
The baby name Rangaswami is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /rʌŋɡəˈswɑːmi/ (RUNG-uh-SWAH-mee).
Rangaswami is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Rangaswami is a South Indian theophoric male name from Sanskrit raṅga (“sacred stage; arena; also ‘Śrī Raṅga,’ the shrine at Srirangam) + svāmin (“lord, master”). In Vaishnavite usage, Ranga specifically denotes Ranganatha, the reclining form of Vishnu, so the name means “Lord Ranga,” i.e., Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha. It is often chosen in devotion to the Srirangam deity or in connection with temple vows and festivals.
The name is widespread in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra–Telangana, found in temple references, modern civil records, and as a patronymic that can function as a surname. Common short forms include Ranga and Swami. Spelling variants and transliterations include Rangaswamy, Rangasamy, Rangasami, and Ranga Swami; related names are Ranganath, Ranganathan, and the Tamil forms Arangan and Sriranga. While especially associated with Hindu Vaishnavites, it is broadly recognized across South India and the diaspora.
Rangaswami is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 15 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Rangaswami is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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