Boy name
Andranik name meaning
“firstborn; first child”
Andranik means “firstborn” or “first child.” It comes from the Armenian word andranik, adopted directly as a given name. Used for boys in Türkiye, it is also rendered Antranik. Its meaning evokes the arrival of a family's first child as a distinct moment in family narratives.
What does Andranik mean?
Firstborn; first child
In Turkish: ilk doğan; ilk evlat
Andranik is a name whose meaning refers to birth order. Although its source word denotes a firstborn child, use of the name does not establish the bearer's actual position in a family. Andranik and Antranik reflect different pronunciation and transliteration traditions and belong to the same name family.
Origin of the name Andranik
Andranik comes from the Armenian word andranik, 'firstborn'. Antranik is another transliteration of the same name.
How to pronounce Andranik
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /andɾanik/ |
Is Andranik a boy’s name?
Yes, Andranik is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Andranik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Andranik
What is the meaning of Andranik?
Andranik means “firstborn; first child”. Andranik comes from the Armenian word andranik, 'firstborn'. Antranik is another transliteration of the same name.
Is Andranik a boy’s name?
Yes, Andranik is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Andranik in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Andranik nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Andranik have?
Andranik has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Andranik?
Andranik does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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