Armenian Names for Boys
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The names
Levon
Armenian, variation of Leon
"lion"
Levon, an unusual alternative to Levi. has two musical associations: it's the title of an Elton John song, inspired by late, great drummer for The Band, Levon Helm--whose birth name was Mark. Uma…
Ara
Armenian
"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…
Haig
Armenian hero name; also English surname
"enclosed with hedges"
This very popular Armenian name represents a grandson of Noah, considered the father of the Armenian nation.
Hagop
Hagop is a masculine Armenian variant of Jacob, with deep historical and biblical significance. The name derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,'…
Nishan
Armenian
"cross, sign, mark"
A gentle name well used in Armenian families, unfamiliar here.
Ohan
Armenian variation of John
Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
Sarkis
Armenian
"protector, shepherd"
Fairly common Armenian first and last name.
Saroyan
Armenian literary name
Plausible literary name to honor upbeat Armenian-American playwright and prose writer William Saroyan.
Sufjan
Armenian
"slender"
This name is growing in popularity, partly because of its tie to hipster musician Sufjan Stevens; is also related to Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
Aram
Hebrew, Kurdish, Armenian, Thai
"high elevated, fortress; calm; child of the sun; glittering, temple"
Aram is a popular Armenian name with a pleasing sound that became known in this country through the works of William Saroyan, namely the 1940 book of short stories, My Name in Aram , centering on…
Sevan
Armenian place-name
The name of Armenia's largest lake is popular for boys in France -- Sevan is in the boys' Top 500 -- but can also be used for girls.
