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The baby name Ashot is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ah-SHOT.

Ashot is Armenian in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Armenian
Pronunciation: ah-SHOT

What is the meaning of the name Ashot ?

The baby name Ashot is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ah-SHOT.

Ashot is Armenian in Origin.

Ashot is an Armenian masculine name of Iranian origin. Its recorded Armenian shape is Old Armenian Աշոտ, transliterated Ašot, already fixed in medieval historical writing. The source is generally taken to be a Middle Persian personal name glossed as vigorous; the final -t is part of the borrowed name rather than an Armenian suffix.

The name is especially associated with the Bagratuni dynasty: Ashot I was recognized as king of Armenia in 884/885, and later rulers included Ashot II Yerkat and Ashot III Voghormats. Georgian records adapted it as Ashoti, reflecting Armenian-Georgian dynastic contact. In modern usage it remains concentrated among Armenians and the diaspora; U.S. registrations are rare but have appeared more often in the 2020s.

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Famous people with the name Ashot

Ashot I of Armenia Royal · Born 820 Ashot I of Armenia was a significant figure in Armenian history, known for founding the Bagratuni dynasty in the 9th century. He played a crucial role in re-establishing Armenian independence from Arab rule during his reign.

Ashot – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE 0 #44 1 997
GE Boys 0 #93 17 2,055
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RU Boys 0 #165 638 12,621
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
RU 0 #179 11 3,641
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
GR Boys 0 #252 16 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #268 22 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
PL Boys 0 #326 10 6,459
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
RU Girls 0 #480 19 11,913
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
IL Boys 0 #588 20 10,983
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #891 40 5,610
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Boys 0 #930 22 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #931 22 5,697
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Ashot is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AR
BG

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People also ask about Ashot

Ashot is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ashot is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ah-SHOT.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ašot, Աշոտ, Ashod and Ashoti.
Yes — Ashot ranked #385 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Ashot ranks highest in France (#385 in 2021).
Yes — 1 notable people named Ashot are in our database, including Ashot I of Armenia (Royal).