Vahagn (name)
Vahagn (or Vahakn) (Armenian: Վահագն) is a common Armenian male given name, referring to ancient Armenian god of war and courage Vahagn – the Armenian counterpart of the Zoroastrian god of victory Verethragna, whose name in Avestan means "smiting of resistance". See Վահագն for more on the origin of the name.
| Pronunciation | [vɑˈhɑɡən] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Armenian, Avestan |
| Meaning | "smiting of resistance" |
People with the name
Vahagn
- Vahagn Davtyan (1922–1996), Armenian poet, translator, publicist and activist
- Vahagn Hayrapetyan (born 1968), Armenian jazz musician
- Vahagn Khachatryan (born 1959), Armenian politician
- Vahagn Militosyan (born 1993), Armenian footballer
- Vahagn Minasyan (born 1985), Armenian footballer
- Vahagn (King of Armenia)
Vahakn
- Vahakn Dadrian (born 1926), Armenian-American sociologist and historian
- Vahakn Medzadourian (born 1978), Armenian-American entrepreneur and investor
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