Vahagn (name)
| Pronunciation | [vɑˈhɑɡən] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Armenian, Avestan |
| Meaning | "smiting of resistance" |
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.
People with the name[edit]
Vahagn[edit]
- Vahagn Davtyan (1922–1996), Armenian poet, translator, publicist and activist
- Vahagn Davtyan (gymnast) (born 1988), Armenian artistic gymnast
- 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[edit]
- Vahakn Dadrian (born 1926), Armenian-American sociologist and historian
- Vahakn Medzadourian (born 1978), Armenian-American entrepreneur and investor
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