Arshak
Old Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arshak
The name 'Arshak' means "bear" or "strong as a bear," deriving from the Old Persian root *arša- (bear).
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Etymology
The name 'Arshak' means "bear" or "strong as a bear," deriving from the Old Persian root *arša- (bear). It is historically used in Armenian and Iranian cultures, notably as the name of several kings of the Arsacid dynasty (Parthian Empire) and Armenian Arsacid rulers, with no specific religious association.
Arshak currently ranks #12,302 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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