Boy name
Arşavir name meaning
“Valiant man, male hero”
Arşavir means “valiant man” or “male hero.” The Armenian name has an older Iranian background, explained through aršan, “man” or “valiant,” and vīra, “man” or “hero.” In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Its concrete association is the heroic figure familiar from traditional tales of bravery.
What does Arşavir mean?
Valiant man, male hero
In Turkish: Yiğit, erkek kahraman
Arşavir carries the language of ancient heroism, emphasizing valor and martial courage. Its historical place in Armenian naming reflects the long exchange of names between Iranian and Armenian traditions. In Turkish it appears as Arşavir, preserving a heroic emphasis created by two ancient elements that reinforce one another.
Origin of the name Arşavir
Arşavir comes through Armenian from an ancient Iranian name, explained through Iranian aršan ‘male, valiant’ and vīra ‘man, hero’. The Persian classification here represents its broader historical Iranian connection; the name is unrelated to Turkish arş.
How to pronounce Arşavir
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾʃaviɾ/ |
Is Arşavir a boy’s name?
Yes, Arşavir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arşavir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Arşavir
- Arşavir Alyanak · b. 1907
FAQ about the name Arşavir
What is the meaning of Arşavir?
Arşavir means “Valiant man, male hero”. Arşavir comes through Armenian from an ancient Iranian name, explained through Iranian aršan ‘male, valiant’ and vīra ‘man, hero’. The Persian classification here represents its broader historical Iranian connection; the name is unrelated to Turkish arş.
Is Arşavir a boy’s name?
Yes, Arşavir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arşavir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arşavir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arşavir?
Arşavir is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Arşavir have?
Arşavir has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Arşavir?
Arşavir does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Arşavir?
Notable people named Arşavir include Arşavir Alyanak.
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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