Ara

Armenian

"king"

Ara Origin and Meaning

The name Ara is a boy's name of Arabic, Hebrew, Armenian origin meaning "king".

Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a rival queen went to war in order to make him her own. The name Ara is also known in the Arabic and Hebrew cultures.

Ara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1963 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Ara

• 1963 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Ara

• Ara descendant of patriarch Asher (1 Chr. 7:38)
• Ara the Beautiful legendary Armenian hero
• Ara Dinkjian Armenian oud player and composer
• Ara Parseghian American collegiate football coach