Armenian names belong to the Armenian language tradition. This collection contains 60 Armenian names with their meanings, cultural backgrounds, and pronunciation guides. You'll find 35 names traditionally given to boys and 23 names for girls, reflecting naming patterns from regions where Armenian is spoken. These names carry the linguistic heritage and cultural values of Armenian-speaking communities. Common themes include noble, leader, love, showing what Armenian cultures have valued across generations.
This name derives from the Armenian word “gor (Գոռ),” meaning “proud.”
Ara the Beautiful is a legendary Armenian hero and represents the God of spring, flora, harvest; later - God of war, strength. He is notable in Armenian literature for the popular legend in which he was so handsome that the Assyrian queen Semiramis waged war against Armenia just to get him.
This name was widespread in the 4th and 5th-centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “Haykuhi (Հայկուհի),” meaning “daughter of Hayk,” from “hay (հայ),” meaning “Armenian, salvation, saved, preserved.” Haik Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Hayk the Tribal Chief) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490).
This name derives from the Armenian “Haykuhi (Հայկուհի),” meaning “daughter of Hayk,” from “hay (հայ),” meaning “Armenian, salvation, saved, preserved.” Haik Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Hayk the Tribal Chief) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490).
This name derives from the Armenian “hur ach(k) > Hrachʿ (հրաչ),” composed of two elements: “hur” (fire) plus “ach(k)” (fiery eyes). In turn, the name means “eyes of flame, flaming eyes.”
This name derives from the Armenian “Alik’ (Ալիք),” meaning “wave.” Alik is an Armenian daily newspaper based in Tehran, Iran. It was founded in March 1931.
This name derives from the Armenian “Arp’i (Արփի),” meaning “sun, brilliant heavenly zone, beloved wife, sunrise, lustrous, shiny.” 1) Lake Arpi is located in the Shirak Province of Armenia, in the northwestern part of the country. The lake level is at an altitude of 2,023 m. The lake area is 22 square kilometers. 2) Arpi is a town in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “arev (արեւ),” meaning “like the sun.”
This name derives from the Armenian “Haykuhi (Հայկուհի),” meaning “daughter of Hayk,” from “hay (հայ),” meaning “Armenian, salvation, saved, preserved.” Haik Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Hayk the Tribal Chief) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490).
This name derives from the Armenian “hur ach(k) > Hrachʿ (հրաչ),” composed of two elements: “hur” (fire) plus “ach(k)” (fiery eyes). In turn, the name means “eyes of flame, flaming eyes.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “manana,” meaning “semolina,” the hard grains left after the milling of flour, used in puddings, etc., and pasta. The word is mentioned in the Bible and was used in Armenia as a male name in the 14th-17th-century.
This name derives from the Armenian word “gor (Գոռ),” meaning “proud.”
This name derives from the Armenian “anush (Անուշ),” meaning “sweet.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “(Grigor Narekatsi Գրիգոր Նարեկացի).” Gregory of Narek “Grigor Narekatsi” (951–1003) is a canonized saint. He was an Armenian monk, poet, mystical philosopher, and theologian, born into a writers' family. His father, Khosrov, was an archbishop. He lost his mother very early, so he was educated by his cousin, Anania of Narek, the founder of the village's monastery and school.
This name derives from the Armenian “Haykuhi (Հայկուհի),” meaning “daughter of Hayk,” from “hay (հայ),” meaning “Armenian, salvation, saved, preserved.” Haik Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Hayk the Tribal Chief) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490).
This name derives from the Old Armenian “hamest (համեստ),” meaning “modest, decent, reserved, moderate, temperate.”
This name derives from the Armenian “Arp’i (Արփի),” meaning “sun, brilliant heavenly zone, beloved wife, sunrise, lustrous, shiny.” 1) Lake Arpi is located in the Shirak Province of Armenia, in the northwestern part of the country. The lake level is at an altitude of 2,023 m. The lake area is 22 square kilometers. 2) Arpi is a town in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “arev (արեւ),” meaning “like the sun.”
This name derives from the Armenian “arev (արեւ),” meaning “like the sun.”
This name derives from the Armenian “anush (Անուշ),” meaning “sweet.”
Lusine is a feminine given name derives from the Armenian “Lusin (Լուսին)”, meaning “moon”. The ancient Armenians, like the Latins, possessed two different names for the moon. One of these was Lusin, an obvious equivalent of Luna (originally Lucna or Lucina), and the other Ami(n)s, which now like the Latin mens, signifies “month.” No doubt Lusin designated the moon as a female goddess. At the same time, Amins corresponded to the Phrygian men or Lunus.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “xor (խոր) khory (խոր),” meaning “deep.” In turn, the name means “from the deep.” It is most likely a Semitic borrowing from the Aramaic “ḥōrā,” meaning “hole.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Astłik (Աստղիկ),” composed of two elements: the “astł (աստղ)” (star) plus “-ik (-իկ)” (diminutive suffix). In turn, the name means “planet Venus; the morning star.” In the earliest prehistoric period, Astłik had been worshipped as the Armenian pagan deity of fertility and love, later the skylight had been considered her personification, and she had been the wife or lover of Vahagn. In the later heathen period, she became the goddess of love, maidenly beauty, and water sources and springs. Her worship was derived from the two Indian princes who took refuge in the region of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name was widespread in the fourth and fifth centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Astłik (Աստղիկ),” composed of two elements: the “astł (աստղ)” (star) plus “-ik (-իկ)” (diminutive suffix). In turn, the name means “planet Venus; the morning star.” In the earliest prehistoric period, Astłik had been worshipped as the Armenian pagan deity of fertility and love, later the skylight had been considered her personification, and she had been the wife or lover of Vahagn. In the later heathen period, she became the goddess of love, maidenly beauty, and water sources and springs. Her worship was derived from the two Indian princes who took refuge in the region of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “Haykuhi (Հայկուհի),” meaning “daughter of Hayk,” from “hay (հայ),” meaning “Armenian, salvation, saved, preserved.” Haik Nahapet (Հայկ Նահապետ, Hayk the Tribal Chief) is the legendary patriarch and founder of the Armenian nation. His story is told in the History of Armenia attributed to the Armenian historian Moses of Chorene (410 to 490).
Lusine is a feminine given name derives from the Armenian “Lusin (Լուսին)”, meaning “moon”. The ancient Armenians, like the Latins, possessed two different names for the moon. One of these was Lusin, an obvious equivalent of Luna (originally Lucna or Lucina), and the other Ami(n)s, which now like the Latin mens, signifies “month.” No doubt Lusin designated the moon as a female goddess. At the same time, Amins corresponded to the Phrygian men or Lunus.
Lusine is a feminine given name derives from the Armenian “Lusin (Լուսին)”, meaning “moon”. The ancient Armenians, like the Latins, possessed two different names for the moon. One of these was Lusin, an obvious equivalent of Luna (originally Lucna or Lucina), and the other Ami(n)s, which now like the Latin mens, signifies “month.” No doubt Lusin designated the moon as a female goddess. At the same time, Amins corresponded to the Phrygian men or Lunus.
This name derives from the Armenian “geghard (Գեղարդ)” meaning “lance, spear.”
This name derives from the Armenian “geghard (Գեղարդ)” meaning “lance, spear.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Astłik (Աստղիկ),” composed of two elements: the “astł (աստղ)” (star) plus “-ik (-իկ)” (diminutive suffix). In turn, the name means “planet Venus; the morning star.” In the earliest prehistoric period, Astłik had been worshipped as the Armenian pagan deity of fertility and love, later the skylight had been considered her personification, and she had been the wife or lover of Vahagn. In the later heathen period, she became the goddess of love, maidenly beauty, and water sources and springs. Her worship was derived from the two Indian princes who took refuge in the region of Armenia.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name was widespread in the fourth and fifth centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name was widespread in the fourth and fifth centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name derives from the Armenian “anush (Անուշ),” meaning “sweet.”
This name derives from the Armenian “hur ach(k) > Hrachʿ (հրաչ),” composed of two elements: the “hur” (fire) plus “ach(k)” (fiery eyes). In turn, the name means “eyes of flame, flaming eyes.”
This name derives from the Armenian “andranik,” meaning “older, senior,” this being in the context of a family’s first-born son. Andranik Ozanian (1865–1927) was an Armenian military commander and statesman and a key figure of the Armenian national liberation movement.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “hur ach(k) > Hrachʿ (հրաչ),” composed of two elements: the “hur” (fire) plus “ach(k)” (fiery eyes). In turn, the name means “eyes of flame, flaming eyes.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Astłik (Աստղիկ),” composed of two elements: the “astł (աստղ)” (star) plus “-ik (-իկ)” (diminutive suffix). In turn, the name means “planet Venus; the morning star.” In the earliest prehistoric period, Astłik had been worshipped as the Armenian pagan deity of fertility and love, later the skylight had been considered her personification, and she had been the wife or lover of Vahagn. In the later heathen period, she became the goddess of love, maidenly beauty, and water sources and springs. Her worship was derived from the two Indian princes who took refuge in the region of Armenia.
This name derives from the Armenian “Arshaluys (Արշալույս),” meaning “dawn, sunrise, daybreak.”
This name derives from the Armenian “Ani,” of unknown meaning. Ani is a ruined medieval Armenian city-site situated in Kars’ Turkish province near Armenia’s border. Between 961 and 1045, it was the capital of the medieval (Bagratuni) Armenian Kingdom that covered much of present-day Armenia and eastern Turkey.
This name derives from the Armenian “andranik,” meaning “older, senior,” this being in the context of a family’s first-born son. Andranik Ozanian (1865–1927) was an Armenian military commander and statesman and a key figure of the Armenian national liberation movement.
This name derives from the Armenian “Deghdzanik (դեղձանիկ),” composed of two Old Armenian elements: “dełjan (դեղձան)” (light yellowish, “of hair” flaxen) plus “-ik (-իկ)” (a suffix for building diminutives or terms expressing affection). In turn, the name means “canary (bird).”
This name derives from the Armenian “Arshaluys (Արշալույս),” meaning “dawn, sunrise, daybreak.”
This name derives from the Old Armenian “manana,” meaning “semolina,” the hard grains left after the milling of flour, used in puddings, etc., and pasta. The word is mentioned in the Bible and was used in Armenia as a male name in the 14th-17th-century.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
This name was widespread in the 4th and 5th-centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name was widespread in the 4th and 5th-centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
This name was widespread in the 4th and 5th-centuries, forgotten for a while, and then recovered recently. Since this name is not found in other languages, it is supposed to come from ancient Armenian, and its meaning is unclear. Karekin I (Armenian: Գարեգին Ա. Սարգիսյան) served as the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church between 1995 and 1999. This name probably derives from the surname “Gareginyan (Garagin)” in turn derived from the Russian “Gagarin (Гагарин),” meaning “loon, crazy, fish-eating bird.” It remains an untested hypothesis.
Lusine is a feminine given name derives from the Armenian “Lusin (Լուսին)”, meaning “moon”. The ancient Armenians, like the Latins, possessed two different names for the moon. One of these was Lusin, an obvious equivalent of Luna (originally Lucna or Lucina), and the other Ami(n)s, which now like the Latin mens, signifies “month.” No doubt Lusin designated the moon as a female goddess. At the same time, Amins corresponded to the Phrygian men or Lunus.
This name derives from the Old Armenian “Tigran (Տիգրան),” in turn from the Old Persian “*Tigrāna,” meaning “fighting with arrows.” The name was transliterated into Ancient Greek as Tigranēs (Τιγράνης). By far, the best known Tigranes is Tigranes the Great, king of Armenia from 95 to 55 BC, who founded a short-lived Armenian empire. His father, who ruled from 115 to 95 BC, was also named Tigranes, as were several later kings of Armenia.
You've reached the end of the list
Armenian names developed within the Armenian language tradition. The naming traditions from regions where Armenian is spoken have evolved over centuries, shaped by migration, trade, religion, and cultural exchange. Today's Armenian names carry this history.
Armenian naming traditions reflect the values and beliefs of regions where Armenian is spoken. Names served multiple purposes: identifying individuals, honoring ancestors, expressing hopes for a child's future, and marking religious or cultural affiliation. These functions shaped which names became popular and how they were used.
Today, Armenian names appear far beyond regions where Armenian is spoken. Immigration, global media, and cultural exchange have made many Armenian names familiar worldwide. Parents choose these names to honor heritage, appreciate their meanings, or simply because they like how they sound. The 60 names in this collection range from ancient choices still popular today to names that have fallen out of use but retain historical interest.
Armenian naming traditions have developed their own patterns and preferences. Names may honor family members, reflect religious beliefs, describe hoped-for qualities, or commemorate significant events. These patterns explain which names stayed popular.
These traditional patterns still matter, but modern parents also mix things up. Some combine traditional and contemporary elements, pick names from other cultures, or create unique variations of classic names.
This collection breaks down to 58% masculine names (35) and 38% feminine names (23). About 3% (2) work as gender-neutral or unisex options.
Armenian names follow the phonetic rules of their language of origin. English speakers may need to adjust their pronunciation for sounds that don't exist in English. Each name page includes a pronunciation guide to help.
When in doubt about pronunciation, listening to native speakers helps more than reading transliterations. Each name page has a pronunciation guide. If you're considering a Armenian name for your child, say it out loud and think about how others in your community will pronounce it.
The 60 Armenian names in this collection offer choices ranging from familiar options to rare discoveries. Each carries cultural meaning from regions where Armenian is spoken.
Armenian names for boys outnumber those for girls at roughly 1.5:1 in our database. This reflects historical naming patterns, though modern naming trends are shifting.
Current naming trends show renewed interest in heritage names, with parents seeking meaningful connections to cultural roots. Some Armenian names have crossed over to mainstream use, while others remain specific to Armenian-speaking communities.
Popular Armenian names for boys include Gor, Ara, Garo, Tiko, Haik. Our database contains 35 Armenian names traditionally given to boys, ranging from classic choices to unique options.
Our collection includes 23 Armenian names for girls. Popular choices blend traditional sounds with meaningful origins. Use the feminine tab to explore options organized by popularity.
Armenian names carry meanings from the Armenian language tradition. Common themes in Armenian names include noble, leader, love, beautiful. Each name in our database includes its specific meaning and cultural context.
Armenian names follow the phonetic rules of their language. Each name page includes a pronunciation guide. When uncertain, listening to native speakers provides the most accurate reference.
This database contains 60 Armenian names: 35 for boys and 23 for girls. This represents documented names that have been used historically or are in current use. The actual number of Armenian names ever used is certainly higher.
Spelling difficulty depends on the specific name and your familiarity with Armenian phonetics. Some Armenian names have been adapted to English spelling conventions, making them straightforward. Others retain original spellings that may be unfamiliar. Consider how important easy spelling is to you when choosing a name.