Sarangi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sarangi

What is the meaning of the name Sarangi ?

The baby name Sarangi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sah-RAHN-gee (IPA: səˈrɑːŋɡi).

Sarangi is Indian in Origin.

Sarangi is a South Asian name linked to the celebrated bowed instrument of Hindustani classical and Nepali folk music. The word appears in Hindi/Urdu and Nepali and is often traced to Sanskrit sārangī, the feminine of sāranga, meaning “peacock,” “multicolored,” or denoting a musical tone. Competing folk explanations connect it to Persian seh-rangī (“three-colored”) or to Hindustani sau-rang (“hundred colors”), both evoking the instrument’s richly shaded, voice-like timbre.

As a given name, Sarangi has gained modern currency across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, typically feminine but used for any gender. It conveys associations of melody, artistry, and peacock-like grace. Variants and spellings include Sārangī (diacritic form) and Sarangee (Sinhala-influenced), with related forms Sarang and Saranga. The name’s meaning is commonly interpreted as “melodious,” “full of colors/tones,” or “of the peacock,” offering a culturally resonant choice for families drawn to music and classical heritage.

⚙ Sarangi is far from common. We count 54 recorded uses of it across 12 countries.