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Angad
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Pronounced UN-gad /ΛΚΕ.Ι‘Γ¦d/High
Meaning: inseparable bond, limb of GodMedium
In 30 seconds: Angad is a Punjabi and Sanskrit name meaning inseparable bond or limb of God. A short two-syllable name of deep Sikh heritage.
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Meaninginseparable bond, limb of God
U.S. rank (2024)#2232 β Rising
2024 U.S. births64 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 819
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Angad derives from Punjabi ang (limb/part) + dad (given), meaning given as a part of God. Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru, made this name beloved in Sikhism.
Angad is widely used in Punjab, India and Pakistan, and among Sikh communities worldwide.
Did you know? Guru Angad Dev Ji (1504β1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus, who standardized the Gurmukhi script β connecting Angad to one of the most important literacy achievements in Sikh history.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Angad β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
AngadaAnga
Nicknames
Ang
Famous Bearers
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Guru Angad (1504β1552)The second of the ten Sikh Gurus, who standardized and popularized the Gurmukhi script.
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Frequently Asked
What does Angad mean?
Angad means inseparable bond, limb of God.
How do you pronounce Angad?
Angad is pronounced UN-gad (/ΛΚΕ.Ι‘Γ¦d/), with 2 syllables.
Is Angad a boy's name?
Yes, Angad is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Angad?
Punjabi Sikh meaning well established; Guru Angad is primary historical bearer.