Armenian baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

Armenia is a Nation which has history dating back to 2000 years B.C., so Armenians have a rich list of baby names.

Traditionally, Armenian baby names are borrowed from Bible which is of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew origin. They also take baby names from other cultures and civilizations and from the names of elements found in nature. Few examples of Biblical names that are used as Armenian baby names are Adam, Mariam, and Abraham. In modern times, typical Armenian baby's last name end with the patronymic suffix յան (yan) or եան (ian) or less often '-jan'. Some Armenian last name also contains the suffix լի ([li]) preceding the -յան/-եան suffix. Sometimes Armenian last names also derived from place name, profession, personal name of the ancestor, noble rank, or personal characteristics.

Below is the list of 120+ Armenian baby names. Have a look!

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Ara

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

Daniel

Judge is God

Lala

Tulip, Domination, Glory, Well-spoken

Karine

Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty

Hamlet

Small Village, Hamlet

Arno

Rule, Eagle and Elder, Adler

Haig

One from the Hedged Enclosure

Petros

River, Rock, The Stone, Strong

Levon

Joined to, Attached, Garland, Adhesion

Aram

High, Highness, Righteous Woman, Exalted

Lucine

Light

Panos

The Elements Pan Meaning All Every, All Holy

Aleksandr

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Aren

High Mountain, Tall, The Enlightened, Garland in Tamil

Emin

Trust, Trustworthy, Confident

Oshin

Ocean, Sea

Lusine

Moon

Siran

Master, Seductive, Lord

Arda

Warm, Burning with Enthusiasm, Eagle, Bronze

Nairi

of Rivers, L

Anoush

Beautiful Morning, Eternal, Everlasting, Sweet

Nishan

Miracles, Mark, Symbol, Sign

Osha

Nike, Bear

Maral

Soft, Deer, Swan

Aghavni

Dove

Zabel

God Protects My House, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth

Tigran

Fighting with Arrows

Ohannes

Gift of God

Hagop

Yahweh May Protect, A Cheerful Boy, Variant of Jacob, Tamil Show Host James

Samvel

Powerful, Hear, God

Sevan

Who Gives Life, The Embodiment of Service

Edvard

Blessed, Guardian of Prosperity, Wealthy Defender, Rich

Hovhannes

Merciful, German Form of John

Arae

Answered Prayer, Speedy, Decoration, Brings Rain

Arpi

Sun

Nayiri

L, of Rivers

Vartan

Rose

Eduard

Wealthy Guardian, Guard of His Wealth

Davit

Beloved

Jirair

Strong Hard Working

Anush

Sweet, Star, Following Desire, Single

Grigor

Vigilant Watchman, Alert, Watchful

Avetis

Good Tidings

Gor

Grave, Desert, Fierce, Wild Ass

Armen

Strong and Man

Ahraya

Ornament, Adorning, Decorative, Brings Rain

Anahid

Immaculate

Stepan

The Crowned, The Crowned

Daron

Great

Arnak

Girl, Woman

Azat

Independence, Free, Freedom

Boghos

Little, The Small, Weak, Humble

Elmas

Diamond, Resembling a Diamond

Farukh

Power of Discrimination, Happy, One who Distinguishes Truth from Falsehood

Gadar

Summit

Hayk

Armenian

Hourig

A Small Fiery Woman

Jivan

Life, Soul

Katar

Peak

Marmar

Marble

Vardan

Blessing, Lord Shiva

Varten

Rose

Almast

Diamond

Anahit

Immaculate, Unstained

Aramazd

Divinity of Wisdom

Arevig

Like the Sun

Arsen

Virile, The Element Arsenios Meaning Virile

Avedis

Good Tidings

Bedros

Rock, The Stone, Strong, River

Elmaz

Diamond, Resembling a Diamond

Elmes

Diamond, Resembling a Diamond

Elmez

Diamond, Resembling a Diamond

Elmis

Resembling a Diamond, Diamond

Elmiz

Resembling a Diamond, Diamond

Garen

Guardian, Son of Gary

Hayg

Armenian

Hovik

Merciful, The Lord is Gracious, German Form of John

Hovsep

God will Add, Jehova Increases

Kerun

A Wooden Post, Warrior and Assault

Kevorc

One who Works the Earth

Kevorck

One who Works the Earth

Kevork

One who Works the Earth

Kor

Fierce

Krikor

Alert, The Watchful, Vigilant Watchman

Krykur

Vigilant Watchman, Alert, The Watchful

Lous

Famous, Fame and War, Battle, Feminine of Louis

Margarid

Jewel, Name of a Saint, Pearl

Margarit

Pearl

Nairey

of Rivers, L

Nairie

L, of Rivers

Nyshan

Mark, Sign, Symbol, Miracles

Sarkis

Born to Royalty

Sarkiss

Born to Royalty

Sarkisse

Born to Royalty

Sarkysse

Born to Royalty

Sedda

Echo of Forests, Noise

Seida

Noise, Echo of Forests

Takouhi

A Queen

Talin

Lord Shiva, Musical

Taniel

God is My Judge

Vahan

One who Shields Others

Vahane

One who Shields Others

Vahann

One who Shields Others

Vahe

One who is Strong

Vahea

One who is Strong

Vahee

One who is Strong

Vahey

One who is Strong

Vahi

One who is Strong

Vahie

One who is Strong

Vahy

One who is Strong

Vartann

Rose

Vartouhi

As Beautiful As a Rose

Yeva

Life-enhancing