ARMENIAN NAMES
Every
race or civilisation has its own particular names, which identifies
them as part of that particular culture. These names are passed
on from generation to generation to keep the memory of their forefathers
alive.
Armenians are no different. We are a nation whose ancestral history dates back 2000 years B.C. Along the way we have accumulated a rich list of personal names. Some are borrowed from other civilisations we came in contact with, and others are simply the names of elements found in nature. Did you know that most Armenian names that end in "ian" or "yan," mean the "son of"? Armenian names generally fall into five categories: aristocracy, parent, geography, occupation, or trait. The study of Armenian first names is also fascinating since virtually every aspect of our culture is reflected in them. The following list of Male and Female Armenian names is provided to assist you in choosing an Armenian name for your newborn baby. The words in next to names are the meaning or the equivalent of that name in English. |
GIRLS
NAMES
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-| AGHAVNI | Armenian; "pigeon, dove" |
| ANAHID | Armenian version of Diana. An Ancient Godess in Armenian Mythology |
| ANI | Name of an ancient Armenian capital City |
| ANOUSH | Armenian; "Sweet" |
| AREVIG | Armenian; "like the sun" in Armenian. |
| ARPIE | Armenian; "rising of sun" |
| BERJOUIE | Armenian; "gorgeous, elegant lady" |
| DEROUHI | Armenian; "Lady of the house" |
| DZOVIG | Armenian; "small sea" |
| GADAR | Armenian; "apex, top of a mountain, perfect pure" |
| GAYANE | Martyred Nun of Armenian Church. Cathedral built in name |
| HRIPSIME | Martyred Nun of Armenian Church. Cathedral built in name |
| HOURIG | Armenian; "small fire" |
| HAIGANOUSH | Armenian; "sweet Armenian woman" |
| KOHAR | Armenian; "jewel" in Armenian |
| LUCINE | Armenian; "moon" in Armenian |
| MARAL | Armenian; "deer" in Armenian |
| MARGARID
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Armenian; Armenian form of MARGARET |
| SATENIG | Armenian; "An Armenian Princess" |
| SIRAN |
Armenian; "lovely" in Armenian |
| SIRANOUSH | Armenian ; "Lovely woman" |
| SIRVART | Armenian: "dear rose, lovely rose" |
| SOSSY | Armenian; "the plane tree" |
| SURPOOHIE | Armenian: "sacred or holy women" |
| TAKOUHI | Armenian; "Queen, wearer of a crown" |
| TALINE | Name of an old old Armenian monastery |
| VARTOUHI | Armenian; "beautiful as a rose" |
| VOSKIE | Armenian; "gold" |
| YEVA | Russian, Armenian; Russian and Armenian form of EVE |
| ZABEL | Armenian; Armenian form of ISABEL. |
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BOYS NAMES 
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| ANTRANIG | Armenian; the oldest; the first born; coming first |
| ARA | Name of legendary Armenian King and hero, Ara Keghetzig (Handsome) |
| ARAKEL | Armenian; "to send" |
| ARAM | Armenian; "Father of King Ara" |
| AVEDIS | Armenian; good tidings, bringer of Good news |
| BAGHDASSAR | Armenian version of Balthasar; one of three wise Kings |
| BEDROS | Armenian version of Peter |
| CARNIG | Armenian; "small lamb" |
| DICKRAN | The great King of Armenia |
| DIRAN | Armenian; "one who rules" |
| GARABED | Armenian; "Caravan Leader, pioneer" |
| KEVORK | Armenian version of George |
| GHOUGAS | Armenian; version of Luke |
| GOMIDAS | Armenian; a famous musician and Clergyman |
| HAGOP | Armenian ; version of Jack or Jacob |
| HAIG | Legendary Armenian Patriarch and hero |
| JIRAIR | Armenian; strong and active working man |
| KHACHIG | Armenian; "small cross" |
| KHAJAG | Armenian; "one who has blue eyes; also beautiful flower" |
| KRIKOR | Armenian form of Gregory. Krikor was the first Christian leader |
| LEVON | Armenian version of Leon; "Lion-like" |
| MANOOG | Armenian; "small child, infant" |
| NISHAN | Armenian; "Cross, mark, sign" |
| PAPKEN | "A Catholicos of Armenian Church" |
| RAZMIG | Armenian. "A soldier; one who fights a battle" |
| SARKIS | Armenian version of Sergius, (to serve) |
| VAHAN | Armenian; "Shield" |
| YERVANT | An Armenian King |
| ZAVEN | Armenian version of Savinus, or Savin |
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