Boy name
Arşak name meaning
“Hero, valiant one”
Arşak means “hero” or “valiant one.” Known through Armenian Arshak, it derives from the ancient Iranian name Arshaka and is associated with a root expressing manliness or valor. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a historical connection with the Arsacid dynastic name.
What does Arşak mean?
Hero, valiant one
In Turkish: Kahraman, yiğit
Arşak is a masculine name with strong associations with ancient rulers and dynastic history. The Arsacid dynasties belong to the same historical name family. Its heroic interpretation complements these associations, while transmission through Armenian helps explain the form used in Türkiye.
Origin of the name Arşak
Arşak is known through Armenian Aršak and derives from the ancient Iranian name Aršaka. It is generally connected with Iranian aršan, ‘male, valiant, heroic’; the Persian category here approximates an Iranian origin rather than a direct borrowing from modern Persian.
How to pronounce Arşak
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾʃak/ |
Is Arşak a boy’s name?
Yes, Arşak is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arşak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arşak
- Aras♂The name of the Aras River
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Aram♂Calm, peaceful, tranquil
- Araf♂Heights
- Araz♂The Azerbaijani name of the Aras River
- Arhat♂One spiritually accomplished and worthy of reverence
- Arman♂Longing, aspiration and a desired ideal
- Aşık♂A lover
- Arhan♂
- Arat♂Common person, ordinary person
- Arvan♂
- Aral♂İsland
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Arşak
- Arşak Zare · b. 1898
- Arşak Karakaş · b. 1898
FAQ about the name Arşak
What is the meaning of Arşak?
Arşak means “Hero, valiant one”. Arşak is known through Armenian Aršak and derives from the ancient Iranian name Aršaka. It is generally connected with Iranian aršan, ‘male, valiant, heroic’; the Persian category here approximates an Iranian origin rather than a direct borrowing from modern Persian.
Is Arşak a boy’s name?
Yes, Arşak is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arşak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arşak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arşak?
Arşak is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Arşak have?
Arşak has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arşak?
Arşak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Arşak?
Notable people named Arşak include Arşak Zare, Arşak Karakaş.
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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