Boy name
Vardan name meaning
“a masculine name derived from rose”
Vardan is a masculine name derived from the word for rose. It comes from Armenian Vardan, connected with vard, meaning rose, whose earlier history involves Iranian languages. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. A historical association is Vardan Mamikonian, while Vard and Varditer share its floral vocabulary.
What does Vardan mean?
A masculine name derived from rose
In Turkish: gül kelimesinden türemiş erkek adı
Vardan has a prominent historical association with the fifth-century commander Vardan Mamikonian. Its root meaning 'rose' illustrates that floral vocabulary can also underlie masculine names. Vartan is another familiar transcription in Turkish and other languages, and the two spellings belong to the same naming tradition.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Vardan
Armenian Vardan (Վարդան) is a masculine name based on vard, 'rose'. The underlying word has an older connection with Iranian languages.
How to pronounce Vardan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vaɾdan/ |
Is Vardan a boy’s name?
Yes, Vardan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vardan 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vardan
Names with related meanings
- Solmaz♂♀Unfading
- Ergül♂A name combining er and rose
- Nuvart♂New rose
- Vartan♂Masculine name associated with the rose
- Müzehher♂Made to flower
- Nilgül♂The Nile River and the rose
- Aligül♂Combination of Ali and rose
- Betigül♂Rose-faced
- Cangül♂Soul and rose
- Gülabi♂Rose-colored
- Gülali♂Rose and exalted
- Gülboy♂Having a rose-like stature
Famous people named Vardan
- Vardan Komikyan · b. 1915
FAQ about the name Vardan
What is the meaning of Vardan?
Vardan means “a masculine name derived from rose”. Armenian Vardan (Վարդան) is a masculine name based on vard, 'rose'. The underlying word has an older connection with Iranian languages.
Is Vardan a boy’s name?
Yes, Vardan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vardan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vardan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Vardan have?
Vardan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Vardan?
Vardan 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 Vardan?
Notable people named Vardan include Vardan Komikyan.
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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