Arsen
Armenian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arsen
Arsen means "strong" or "virile" and derives from the Greek word "arsenikos" (ἀρσενικός), which literally refers to masculinity or male nature.
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Etymology
Arsen means "strong" or "virile" and derives from the Greek word "arsenikos" (ἀρσενικός), which literally refers to masculinity or male nature. The name is primarily used in Armenian, Russian, and other Eastern European and Caucasian cultures, with particular prevalence in Armenia where it holds historical significance in Christian tradition.
Arsen currently ranks #3,248 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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