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Hamparsum name meaning
“ascent; ascension”
Hamparsum means “ascent” or “ascension” and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It is the Turkish rendering of Armenian Hambardzum, derived from the word for ascent. A concrete historical association is the composer Hamparsum Limonciyan, who developed a notation system for recording music.
What does Hamparsum mean?
Ascent; ascension
In Turkish: yükseliş; göğe yükselme
Hamparsum connects the idea of ascent with the Christian feast of the Ascension. In Ottoman musical history, it is associated with Hamparsum Limonciyan and the notation system bearing his name. Forms such as Hambardzum and Hampartsum reflect different transcriptions of the same Armenian name.
Origin of the name Hamparsum
A Turkish transcription of Armenian Hambardzum, from a word meaning ascent or ascension. The name is associated with the Christian commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus.
How to pronounce Hamparsum
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hampaɾsum/ |
Is Hamparsum a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamparsum is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hamparsum 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.
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Famous people named Hamparsum
- Hamparsum Bozdoğan · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Hamparsum
What is the meaning of Hamparsum?
Hamparsum means “ascent; ascension”. A Turkish transcription of Armenian Hambardzum, from a word meaning ascent or ascension. The name is associated with the Christian commemoration of the Ascension of Jesus.
Is Hamparsum a boy’s name?
Yes, Hamparsum is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hamparsum in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hamparsum nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Hamparsum have?
Hamparsum has 3 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Hamparsum?
Hamparsum 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 Hamparsum?
Notable people named Hamparsum include Hamparsum Bozdoğan.
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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