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What are common Armenian surnames?
Common Armenian surnames
- Abrahamyan.
- Adamyan.
- Aleksanyan.
- Arakelyan.
- Arshakyan.
- Arzumanyan.
- Aslanyan.
- Avagyan.
What is the most Armenian name?
Most popular Armenian names and surnames
| Name (Men) | Name (Women) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hovhannes | Roza |
| 2 | Hakob | Siranush |
| 3 | Sargis | Anahit |
| 4 | Grigor | Mariam |
What are the most common Armenian surnames?
Abajian Meaning: Maker or seller of coarse woolen cloth or garments Origin: Turkish
Where do Armenian surnames come from?
Traditionally, Armenians have used Biblical names of Greek, Latin and Hebrew origin, such as Abraham, Hakob ( Jacob ), Hovhannes ( John ), Petros ( Peter ), Poghos ( Paul ), Madlene ( Magdalene ), Yeghisabet ( Elizabeth ), Tamar, etc.
Do Armenians usually seek to marry another Armenian?
Traditionally, Armenians have preferred to marry Armenians. Historically, most people have preferred to marry people of similar background. Long ago, people wouldn’t even marry someone from the next village. Armenians, who have never been great in number, also fear assimilation and eventual disappearance if they marry outside their nation/church.
Why do Armenian last names end in Ian?
Why do Armenian last names end in Ian? The -ian and similar suffixes come from the patronymic naming system used for many years in Armenian surnames. In this system, the surname of the child is based on the first name of the father. So, for example, a man named Samvel Petrosian would be the son of Petros.