Angrej
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Angrej
Angrej is a Hindi/Urdu word derived from the Persian term "Angrez," which means "English" or "Englishman," referring to British colonial rulers.
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Etymology
Angrej is a Hindi/Urdu word derived from the Persian term "Angrez," which means "English" or "Englishman," referring to British colonial rulers. The term was primarily used in India during and after British rule as a demonym for English people and has persisted in Hindi, Urdu, and other South Asian languages.
Angrej currently ranks #4,560 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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