At a Glance: Name: Angad – Meaning: armlet, an ornament worn on the arm – Origin: Sanskrit – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: UN-gud
Angad is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning “armlet, an ornament worn on the arm”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Angad
Meaning: Armlet, an ornament worn on the arm.
Origin: Sanskrit.
A common claim: Often simplified as meaning just 'limb' or 'part of the body.' Actually: Angad means more than just 'limb' -- the full Sanskrit word specifically refers to an armlet or bracelet, an ornament worn on the arm, not a body part in general.
How to Pronounce Angad
Phonetic: UN-gud IPA: /ˈʌŋ.ɡəd/
Popularity of Angad
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1984–2024.
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