Avakian
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Avakian (Armenian: Ավագյան) (also spelled Avagian, Avagyan, Avakyan, or Avak'yan) is an Armenian surname. It derives from the Armenian word avag, meaning "oldest", "old", or "big", perhaps signifying that a male ancestor was a prominent individual in his community.[1] It may also mean "son of Avak".
Notable Avakians
- Brad Avakian (b. 1961), American politician from Oregon
- George Avakian (b. 1919), American record producer
- Aram Avakian (b. 1926) American movie director and editor
- Bob Avakian, politician
- Laura Avakian, software engineer
See also
Notes
- ↑ "Help with the meaning of surname, Avakian". HyeForum. Accessed 11 June 2009.
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