Boy name
Varujan name meaning
“Male bird”
Varujan means male bird and comes from Armenian varužan. Varuzhan and Varoujan are alternative transliterations of the same name. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the poet Daniel Varujan, whose pen name provides a historical example of its use.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,964
What does Varujan mean?
Male bird
In Turkish: Erkek kuş
Varujan is an Armenian masculine name used in Turkish with this spelling. Its meaning evokes a bird and specifically identifies a male bird, rather than a particular species. Varuzhan and Varoujan are alternative spellings of the same name. The poet Daniel Varujan also gives the name a historical association with Armenian literature.
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 Varujan
From Armenian Varužan, also transliterated as Varuzhan or Varoujan. The name is associated with Armenian varužan, meaning a male bird. Since the available origin labels omit Armenian, bati-dilleri is used here as a broad language-group label.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Varujan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | V · Va |
How to pronounce Varujan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vaɾuʒan/ |
Is Varujan a boy’s name?
Yes, Varujan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Varujan 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.
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Famous people named Varujan
- Varujan Acemyan · b. 1917
- Varujan Camgöz · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Varujan
What is the meaning of Varujan?
Varujan means “Male bird”. From Armenian Varužan, also transliterated as Varuzhan or Varoujan. The name is associated with Armenian varužan, meaning a male bird. Since the available origin labels omit Armenian, bati-dilleri is used here as a broad language-group label.
Is Varujan a boy’s name?
Yes, Varujan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Varujan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Varujan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Varujan?
Varujan is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Varujan have?
Varujan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Varujan?
Varujan 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 Varujan?
Notable people named Varujan include Varujan Acemyan, Varujan Camgöz.
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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