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  • #11
    Originally posted by SagGal
    All I know about my name is that it's Armenian. That's it though. I even googled it and nothing...sip...nada.
    Your name translates to "land of canyons" in old armenian.. this was a weird discovery... how fat are you btw???


    disclaimer:::: Dont say im being mean!!
    How do you hurt a masochist?
    -By leaving him alone.Forever.

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    • #12
      I know my name, Inna, is derived from Inessa,and I know that it has become a popular, modern name among Russian speaking Armenians..but thats about all I know...it sucks having a name with no meaning, especially when all my other siblings have some background to their name

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      • #13
        My name has no meaning, it is the name of an Armenian saint, Surp Gevork, im sur eyou guys have heard of him, or have been to the surp gevork church... but anyways... another weird thing is that i was born on the day we celebrate his remembrance.. .. quite a coincedence eh???
        How do you hurt a masochist?
        -By leaving him alone.Forever.

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        • #14
          Originally posted by gevo
          Your name translates to "land of canyons" in old armenian.. this was a weird discovery... how fat are you btw???


          disclaimer:::: Dont say im being mean!!
          No. That's Nairi. The search continues...
          I see...

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          • #15
            Sag, what's your name?

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            • #16
              Originally posted by spiral
              Sag, what's your name?
              Narine
              ............
              I see...

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              • #17
                Pretty name.

                ...look what I found...hehe

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                • #18
                  hahaha. Yea, I know that one. I found that out in French class a couple of years ago. lol. It comes from the French, but I want an Armenian meaning from it since it's considered an Armenian name.


                  They have the meaning to Nerine, but not Narine?
                  I see...

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                  • #19
                    THOSE STRANGE SOUNDING ARMENIAN FAMILY NAMES

                    Have you ever thought about the meaning of "ian"? Most Armenian names end
                    in "ian" or "yan," meaning the "son of ," but some Diaspora Armenians have
                    changed these endings to blend in their host societies. Today in Turkey
                    "oglu" often replaces "ian," while Russian Armenians may change the endings
                    to "ov"; e.g., Gary Kasparov, Serge Parajanov. A name ending in "ian" is
                    not always exclusively Armenian, since the ending can also be occasionally
                    found in names in Irish, Persian, English, Philippine and some other cultures.
                    Armenian last names generally fall into five specific categories:
                    Aristocracy, Parent, Geography, Occupation or Trait.

                    Aristocracy
                    The ancient Armenian aristocracy ("Nakharar" class) was derived from
                    Parthian-Persian stock and many of their names ended in "uni" or "ooni."
                    Most of these families were destroyed over the centuries but some still
                    survive today; e.g., Sasuni, Rshtuni.

                    Parent
                    Many Armenian names are derived from the first names of an ancestor,; e.g.,
                    Davidian, "son of David," Stepanian, "son of Stepan," or Krikorian, "son of
                    Krikor/Grigor." Until the 19th century, virtually all first names had a
                    religious origin, so most of those last names are also religious.

                    Geography
                    Some last names are based on geographic origin and end in "lian" (Turkish)
                    or "tsian" (Armenian). Typical examples are Sivaslian "from Sivas,"
                    Urfalian "from Urfa" and Vanetzian "from Van." These names were typically
                    given to an immigrant who migrated from a different region of Armenia.
                    Obviously everyone living in Marash would not call himself or herself
                    "Marashlian".

                    Occupation
                    Most last names were taken from the professions of an ancestor. These names
                    frequently originated with the tax collectors who needed to identify all
                    individuals for tax purposes. Typical examples are Najarian "son of a
                    carpenter," Arabian "son of a wagon/ teamster," and Vosgarichian "son of a
                    goldsmith." Many of these occupations are not Armenian, since the tax man
                    (typically a Moslem Turk, Persian, Arab, etc.) would use his own native
                    word for the occupation; e.g., the name Boyajian is based on the
                    Arab/Turkish term "boyaji" "one who dyes."

                    Trait
                    The most confusing and curious names are those based on some trait of an
                    ancestor. Typical examples are Topalian "son of the cripple," Dilsizian
                    "son of the tongueless one," or Sinanian "son of the spearpoint." Many of
                    the origins of these names are unclear unless one understands the original
                    context. As an example, Dilsizian indicates that an ancestor had his tongue
                    cut out by the Turks for using the Armenian language, while the term
                    "Sinan" was a slang term applied to somebody either with a very erect
                    military-like carriage or who was "hung like a horse." Some of these traits
                    are not physical, but rather reflect personality or social status; e.g.,
                    Melikian "son of the king" or Harutunian "son of the resurrection." The
                    name Harutunian could be based on an ancestor named Harutune (so-named
                    because he was born around Eastertime), or adopted by a convert to
                    Protestantism to show his status as a "born-again Christian."
                    Many last names today have been shortened or modified to aid pronunciations
                    by non-Armenians; e.g., the name "Mugerditchian/ Mkrtichian" becomes
                    "Mugar," "Husseniglian," becomes "Hewsen," and "Samourkashian" becomes
                    "Samour." These abbreviated names often drop the "ian" ending, and are not
                    immediately identifiable as being Armenian to an outsider.
                    The name categories of Occupation and Trait can differ significantly
                    between Eastern Armenians and Western Armenians, since the eastern names
                    often have Persian, Georgian or Russian roots, while the western names may
                    have Turkish, Arab, or Greek roots. Names with the prefix "Der" or "Ter"
                    show that one of the ancestors was a "Der Hayr" (a married parish priest),
                    a position of great social status among Armenians; e.g., DerBedrosian, Ter
                    Petrosian.
                    The study of Armenian Names is a fascinating exercise, since virtually
                    every aspect of the culture is reflected in names. There have been
                    extensive studies of Armenian names in the Armenian language, but little
                    has appeared in English and many Armenians (born outside of Armenia) do not
                    understand the significance of their own names.

                    The study of Armenian first names is also fascinating since virtually every
                    aspect of our culture is reflected in them.

                    GIRLS NAMES
                    AGHAVNI Armenian; "pigeon, dove"
                    ANAHID Armenian version of Diana. An Ancient Godess in Armenian Mythology
                    ANI Name of an ancient Armenian capital City
                    ANOUSH Armenian; "Sweet"
                    ARPIE Armenian; "rising of sun"
                    BERJOUIE Armenian; "gorgeous, elegant lady"
                    DEROUHI Armenian; "Lady of the house"
                    DZOVIG Armenian; "small sea"
                    GADAR Armenian; "apex, top of a mountain, perfect pure"
                    GAYANE Martyred Nun of Armenian Church. Cathedral built in name
                    HRIPSIME Martyred Nun of Armenian Church. Cathedral built in name
                    HOURIG Armenian; "small fire"
                    HAIGANOUSH Armenian; "sweet Armenian woman"
                    SATENIG Armenian; "An Armenian Princess"
                    SURPOOHIE Armenian: "sacred or holy women"
                    SIRANOUSH Armenian ; "Lovely woman"
                    SIRVARTArmenian: "dear rose, lovely rose"
                    SOSSYArmenian; "the plane tree"
                    TAKOUHIArmenian; "Queen, wearer of a crown"
                    TALINEName of an old old Armenian monastery
                    VARTOUHIArmenian; "beautiful as a rose"
                    VOSKIEArmenian; "gold"

                    BOYS NAMES
                    ANTRANIGArmenian; the oldest; the first born; coming first
                    ARA Name of legendary Armenian King and hero, Ara Keghetzig (Handsome)
                    ARAKELArmenian; "to send"
                    ARAMArmenian; "Father of King Ara"
                    AVEDISArmenian; good tidings, bringer of Good news
                    BAGHDASSARArmenian version of Balthasar; one of three wise Kings
                    BEDROSArmenian version of Peter
                    CARNIGArmenian; "small lamb"
                    xxxxRANThe great King of Armenia
                    DIRANArmenian; "one who rules"
                    GARABEDArmenian; "Caravan Leader, pioneer"
                    KEVORKArmenian version of George
                    GHOUGASArmenian; version of Luke
                    GOMIDASArmenian; a famous musician and Clergyman
                    HAGOPArmenian ; version of Jack or Jacob
                    HAIGLegendary Armenian Patriarch and hero
                    JIRAIRArmenian; strong and active working man
                    KHACHIGArmenian; "small cross"
                    KHAJAGArmenian; "one who has blue eyes; also beautiful flower"
                    KRIKORArmenian form of Gregory. Krikor was the first Christian leader
                    LEVONArmenian version of Leon; "Lion-like"
                    MANOOGArmenian; "small child, infant"
                    NISHANArmenian; "Cross, mark, sign"
                    PAPKEN"A Catholicos of Armenian Church"
                    RAZMIG Armenian. "A soldier; one who fights a battle"
                    SARKISArmenian version of Sergius, (to serve)
                    VAHANArmenian; "Shield"
                    YERVANTAn Armenian King
                    ZAVENArmenian version of Savinus, or Savin
                    How do you hurt a masochist?
                    -By leaving him alone.Forever.

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                    • #20
                      Have you ever thought about the meaning of "ian"? Most Armenian names end
                      in "ian" or "yan," meaning the "son of ," but some Diaspora Armenians have
                      changed these endings to blend in their host societies. Today in Turkey
                      "oglu" often replaces "ian," while Russian Armenians may change the endings
                      to "ov"; e.g., Gary Kasparov, Serge Parajanov. A name ending in "ian" is
                      not always exclusively Armenian, since the ending can also be occasionally
                      found in names in Irish, Persian, English, Philippine and some other cultures.
                      Armenian last names generally fall into five specific categories:
                      Aristocracy, Parent, Geography, Occupation or Trait.
                      Are you saying that Hidayet Turkoglu is Armenian? I used to hate the guy as a player, but now....

                      His an NBA player if you didn't know...but I would expect laker fans to know

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