Artak as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Artak

What is the meaning of the name Artak ?

The baby name Artak is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈɑr.tɑk (AHR-tahk).

Artak is Armenian in Origin.

Artak is an Armenian masculine given name (Արտակ) generally traced to the Old Iranian root arta/asha, meaning “truth, right order, righteousness.” In Armenian onomastics, many Art‑ names reflect this Indo‑Iranian concept of cosmic order; Artak is often analyzed as “the righteous/just one,” with -ak functioning as a common Armenian name ending that can carry a diminutive or formative nuance. Some scholars also connect Artak to the Armenian royal name Artashes (Greek: Artaxias), ultimately related to Old Persian Artaxšaça, reinforcing associations with “righteous rule.”

Use of Artak is widespread in modern Armenia and the diaspora, gaining strong popularity in the 20th century and remaining familiar today. Spelled Артак in Russian contexts, it transliterates straightforwardly as Artak in Latin script. While it has few true variants, it sits alongside related Armenian and Iranian cognates such as Artashes/Artaxias, Artavazd, and Persian Ardashir, all centered on the arta “truth/justice” theme. Nickname use may shorten to Art in international settings.