Angus

Angus Meaning & Origin

About Angus
The name Angus is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Aonghus, meaning "one strength" or "unique choice." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of power, strength, and individuality. Angus is often associated with qualities such as bravery, determination, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Angus are male.

Angus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 36.51% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 NG G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈæŋgəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angus in Braille

Here's how to represent Angus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Angus in braille

How to Spell the Name Angus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Angus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Angus in sign language

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