Angiras (अंगिरस) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A great Vedic sage”.
Angiras means “A great Vedic sage”. Angiras (अंगिरस · అంగిరస్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A great Vedic sage”. It comes from the Sanskrit aṃgirasa. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, within Mesha rashi (Aries).
Angiras name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Angiras |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A great Vedic sage |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | अंगिरस |
| Telugu | అంగిరస్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | aṃgirasa |
| Pronunciation | An-gi-ras |
| First syllable | अ |
| Nakshatra | Krittika (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Mesha (Aries) |
| Numerology | 7 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and origin of Angiras
Angiras is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word aṃgirasa, meaning “A great Vedic sage”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Angiras
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “अ” of Angiras falls in Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, which lies in Mesha rashi (Aries). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Angiras
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): अंगिरस
- Telugu: అంగిరస్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): aṃgirasa
How to pronounce Angiras
Say it as “An-gi-ras” — 3 spoken syllables.
Angiras is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Angiras
Adhvaryu, Agnivesh, Atharvan, Atri, Aahvaan, Aalay
Angiras: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Angiras?
Angiras means “A great Vedic sage”. It comes from the Sanskrit aṃgirasa.
Is Angiras a traditional or a modern name?
Angiras is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Angiras written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): अंगिरस. In Telugu: అంగిరస్. Sanskrit transliteration: aṃgirasa.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Angiras?
Its first syllable “अ” falls in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1) and Mesha rashi (Aries) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Angiras?
7 in Chaldean numerology and 6 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Angiras — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A great Vedic sage
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Krittika
- Rashi
- Mesha (Aries)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angiras mean?
Angiras is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A great Vedic sage”.
Is Angiras a boy or girl name?
Angiras is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Angiras?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Angiras aligns with the Krittika nakshatra, under the Mesha (Aries) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Angiras?
The Chaldean name number of Angiras is 7.
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