Boy name
Zareh name meaning
“Name of the ancient ruler of Sophene”
Zareh is the name of an ancient ruler of Sophene. Used in the Armenian naming tradition, it has Iranian linguistic connections and is associated with the ancient forms Zariadris and Zariadres. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The related form Zare provides another direct connection within this historical name family.
What does Zareh mean?
Name of the ancient ruler of Sophene
In Turkish: Antik Sophene hükümdarı Zareh'in adı
Zareh has a clear historical identity through its association with the ancient ruler of Sophene. Its place in accounts of early kingship gives it associations of royalty and historical continuity. For this name, also used in Türkiye, the established historical connection provides a firmer explanation than disputed translations involving gold or fire.
Origin of the name Zareh
Zareh is a historical Armenian personal name associated with the ruler recorded in ancient sources as Zariadris or Zariadres. It is generally regarded as Iranian in origin, although its exact lexical meaning and the detailed analysis of its historical forms remain uncertain.
How to pronounce Zareh
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɾeh/ |
Is Zareh a boy’s name?
Yes, Zareh is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zareh 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 Zareh
- Zareh Khrakhuni · b. 1926
FAQ about the name Zareh
What is the meaning of Zareh?
Zareh means “Name of the ancient ruler of Sophene”. Zareh is a historical Armenian personal name associated with the ruler recorded in ancient sources as Zariadris or Zariadres. It is generally regarded as Iranian in origin, although its exact lexical meaning and the detailed analysis of its historical forms remain uncertain.
Is Zareh a boy’s name?
Yes, Zareh is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zareh in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zareh nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zareh?
Zareh is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zareh have?
Zareh has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zareh?
Zareh 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 Zareh?
Notable people named Zareh include Zareh Khrakhuni.
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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