The baby name Tigran is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Eastern Armenian: /ˈtiɡrɑn/ (TEE-grahn); Western Armenian: /diˈkɾɑn/ (DIH-kran).
Tigran is Armenian in Origin.
The baby name Tigran is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Eastern Armenian: /ˈtiɡrɑn/ (TEE-grahn); Western Armenian: /diˈkɾɑn/ (DIH-kran).
Tigran is Armenian in Origin.
Tigran is the standard Eastern Armenian male name Տիգրան, from Old Iranian *Tigrāna-, attested in Greek as Tigránēs. The root tigra- in Avestan and Old Persian means 'sharp, keen' or 'arrow-like,' giving the sense 'the keen one' or 'swift as an arrow.' Unrelated to the animal name tiger, it reflects an Iranian idea of sharpness and speed that also underlies the classical name of the river Tigris.
Used since antiquity, Tigran was borne by several Armenian rulers, most famously Tigran (Tigranes) II 'the Great' in the 1st century BCE. The name persisted through medieval and Christian eras and remains common in Armenia and the diaspora. Variants include Tigranes (Greco‑Latin), Dikran (Western Armenian), and Tigrane (French); a feminine derivative is Tigranuhi. Modern bearers such as chess champion Tigran Petrosian and jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan keep its profile high.
| Tigran Petrosian Tigran Petrosian was a Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster best known for being the ninth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1963 to 1969. Nicknamed "Iron Tigran," he was famous for his nearly impenetrable defensive style and strong emphasis on safety at the board. | Tigran Sargsyan Tigran Sargsyan is a notable Armenian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Armenia from 2008 to 2014. He played a significant role in the country's economic reforms and efforts to integrate Armenia into the Eurasian Economic Union. Prior to his role as Prime Minister, he was the Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia. | Tigran Keosayan Tigran Keosayan was a Russian film director and television presenter best known for his work in film and TV, and he was also an actor and political commentator. He won major festival honors including TEFI, Kinotavr, and the 2001 Window to Europe Film Festival. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 614 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #102 | 9 | 2,055 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #124 | 2 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #127 | 5 | 3,473 |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #146 | 6 | 2,166 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #149 | 759 | 12,621 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| RU | 0 | #175 | 15 | 3,641 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 11 | 6,912 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #272 | 18 | 6,578 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 10 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #324 | 12 | 6,459 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #376 | 12 | 2,865 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #488 | 11 | 11,913 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #536 | 13 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #539 | 14 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #587 | 21 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #874 | 19 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #893 | 38 | 5,610 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #916 | 36 | 5,873 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #930 | 23 | 5,697 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,197 | 15 | 19,440 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,457 | 15 | 10,046 |
Tigran is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:
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