Angad

♂ Boy

Pronounced UN-gad /ˈʌŋ.ɡæd/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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Origin HighPunjabi, Sanskrit

Meaninginseparable bond, limb of God

U.S. rank (2025)#2605 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 869

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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 (1504–1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus, who standardized the Gurmukhi script — connecting Angad to one of the most important literacy achievements in Sikh history.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name: Angad — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AngadaAnga

Nicknames

Ang

Famous Bearers

★Guru Angad (1504–1552)
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 (/ˈʌŋ.ɡæd/), 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.