Armenia is associated with the Caucasus, good winesand long, ornate toasts. Here there is a rocky soil, which generates the generous fruits of its inhabitants. Armenia is the ancient and great culture of Urartu, the heir of ancient Anatolia and the very first state that adopted Christianity. To date, 95% of the total population profess this faith.
Armenian names for men and women aremirror image of the history of the people, which survived many conquerors and long wandered around the world. Therefore, many names are borrowed, but adapted to their own language. An interesting fact is that, despite the long stay under the yoke of the Turks, the Armenians did not take their names.
Some names in Armenia are given to both men and women, for example, Armen is male, and Armenuhi is female.
Most of the Armenian surnames end in "-yann" or "-yans" and reflect the belonging to a specific genus. For example, the beautiful Armenian male name Sarkisian - that is, from the Sarkis family.
The country still uses generic names, which are not specified in official documents, but are used in everyday life. Such names are given by the type of activity of a person or by a nickname.
This group includes the names that were previously worn by gods, kings and generals. The most popular Armenian male names in this category are:
This is a fairly large group of Armenian male names, derived from the name of precious stones, planets, holidays and stars. For example, Arev - in the mythology of the ancient Armenians is the personification of the Sun. It is depicted as a young man who emits light. In a figurative sense, the name means "life."
There are such names that are derived fromDescriptive characteristics of flora and fauna, from common names. They were given in order to see in the future the child's certain qualities, that is, they were chosen quite consciously. For example, Patwakan, that is, "venerable", Zhirayr - "brisk". The name Garnik - "sacrificial" or "led to fire", has no analogues in other languages.
A number of names have the ending "-air", which means "man". Before the end, an adjective is placed, which should characterize the name carrier. But such names are less and less common.
Three thousand-year history of the people greatly expandedlist of Armenian male names. First of all, these are the names of the common Christian saints - David and Solomon. There are many analogues, adapted to the Armenian way, for example, Johann became Hovhannes.
Some names are not taken from the Bible, but havereligious background. For example, Khachatur, is translated as "sent down by the holy Cross", and Arakel - "apostle". Many adopted names from the Persians, for example Suren.
Interesting borrowing occurred during the periodthe presence of Armenia in the USSR. In the country, diminutive caressing forms of Russian names have taken root: Yurik, Volodya, Zhora. At the same time, names appeared that were worn by famous people of the world, even their names - Karl, Roosevelt and Engels. And in the period when the borders of the state were opened, the names peculiar to the peoples of Western Europe began to appear: Hamlet, Henry and Edward.
A major contribution to the study of this issue was made byAcharyan Rachia, who compiled a book of five volumes entitled "Dictionary of Armenian Personal Names". Rachia conducted fundamental research on this issue, in the book you can find not only the name, but also its meaning, the history of appearance.
A short list of the most common Armenian male names:
Azat - free Amayak - the highest spirit Aram - noble Armen - the spirit of the Aryans Arthur - the light of truth | Bagram - the happiness of love Barkhudar - worshiper of power Barseg - influential Babken - Sage Bagisch - the ecstasy of happiness | Vardan - reward Vardges - the king of the country Vardvan - Defender Vasak - the light of the eyes Vramshapuh - the oath |
Garnik - led to the fire Gaspard - the liberator Gurgen - knowledge from a spiritual teacher Gagik - Heavenly Grant - the holy book | David - the giver of knowledge Jivan - the living embodiment of the soul Derenik - church student Jirair - active Davtak - favorite | Yervand - holy veneration Yeranik - blissful Yerjanik - happy Egiazar - the one whom God helps Egan - a descendant of a noble family |
Zhirayr - living arias | Zatik - Easter Zinvor - warrior Zaven - well-bred Zoravar - commander Zurab is divine | Emil - hardworking Ercanik - happy Edward - the guardian of wealth |
Karen is an elephant generous Karlen - male Karapet - the sun Kaytsak - lightning Ktrich - the lord | Levon - a lion Ler - rock Lorenz - a resident of Laurent Lorik - quail | Mihran - the face of the sun Mesrop - arrow of the moon Markar - the noble path Musheg - magnificent Marzpet - Head |
Nubar - praise Navasard - the first month of the Armenian calendar Narek - in honor of the holy X century Nver - a gift Norayr - a new man | Hovhannes - Fiery | Parunak - a piece of God Gods - boyfriend Parkev - reward Petros - stone Patvakan - honor from the youth |
Rachiya - creation | Sagatel - a sign of power Saro - Powerful Sargis - naturally powerful Sako is divine Santur - the holy light | Tatos - fatherly Toros - pushy Tyrant - holy face Trdat - bestowed by the gods Tatul - joy for father |
Today, the top five popular Armenian male names include:
Popular, borrowed and modern Armenian male names include: