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The baby name Vahagn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /vɑˈhɑɡn/; anglicized: vah-HAHN (vah-HAHgn).

Vahagn is Armenian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Armenian
Pronunciation: IPA: /vɑˈhɑɡn/; anglicized: vah-HAHN (vah-HAHgn)

What is the meaning of the name Vahagn ?

The baby name Vahagn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /vɑˈhɑɡn/; anglicized: vah-HAHN (vah-HAHgn).

Vahagn is Armenian in Origin.

Vahagn (Armenian Վահագն) stems from Middle Iranian Vərəθraγna via Parthian and into Classical Armenian, and is cognate with Persian Bahram/Behram. The theonym denotes the Indo-Iranian divinity of victory; in Armenian myth Vahagn, “the Dragon-Reaper,” is a fiery god of war, storm, and courage. Etymology traces to Avestan verethra “obstacle, resistance” + ghan/ghna “smiting,” yielding senses such as “vanquisher,” “victory-bringer,” and by extension “dragon-slayer.”

As a personal name it appears in Armenian use after Christianization, persists in medieval verse, and was vigorously revived in the 19th–20th-century national renaissance. Modern bearers include poet Vahagn Davtyan and president Vahagn Khachaturyan. Variants: Vahakn (Western Armenian). Diminutives include Vaho and Vahag; cognates are Persian Bahram/Behram and Armenian Vahram. The name signals boldness, resilience, and triumphant energy while retaining deep cultural resonance in Armenia and the diaspora.

Vahagn has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Vahagn

Vahagn Khachatryan Politician · Born 1959 · Armenia Vahagn Khachatryan is an Armenian politician known for his role as the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia. Born in 1959, he has been influential in shaping Armenia's technological policies and development.

Vahagn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
RU Boys 0 #425 81 12,621
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
United States Boys 2015 #881 5 7,337
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440

Vahagn is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AR
CN
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GR

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People also ask about Vahagn

Vahagn is predominantly a boy's name.
Vahagn is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /vɑˈhɑɡn/; anglicized: vah-HAHN (vah-HAHgn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Vahakn, Vahagan, Vahag and Vahak.
Across languages, Vahagn has these equivalents: Verethragna (Avestan), Bahram (Persian).
Somewhat — Vahagn ranked #881 in United States in 2015, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Vahagn are in our database, including Vahagn Khachatryan (Politician).