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  • Originally posted by Soysauce
    My name is Richard, i have no idea what it means.

    your name means "Powerfull"

    Hmm are you powerfull richard?

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    • Originally posted by Dihya
      your name means "Powerfull"

      Hmm are you powerfull richard?


      I can be.

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      • meaning of Zaven

        I am attempting to find the meaning of the name Zaven; I see it in the list, but it doesn't have a direct meaning. It says that Zaven is the Armenian form of the name Savinus or Savin, but I do not know what either of those names mean. Could someone please help me? Thank you.

        Originally posted by gevo
        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

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        • Here's a cool sit: Behind the Name

          It has some Armenian stuff too.

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          • From the name John.

            That's all you're gonna get. I hate my name.

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            • Greek word for "peace" and the Greek goddess of peace. Another famous bearer was an 8th-century Byzantine empress, the first woman to lead the Empire. She originally served as regent for her son, but later had him killed and ruled alone.




              "A man can stand anything except a succession of ordinary days."
              -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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              • YOU aREMNS ARE SO COOL!1!!!

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                • YOU aRMENS ARE SO COOL!1!!!

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                  • You know, you can edit your post instead of reposting with the correct spelling.

                    I'm Adam, by the way. I'm sure everyone knows what it means.

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                    • Originally posted by KIlLLA
                      YOU aRMENS ARE SO COOL!1!!!
                      OMGWTF. KTHXBYE.

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