Vahan

The name Vahan (Վահան) is an Armenian first name for boys. It translates to 'the shield' and 'the one under protection'.

What does the name Vahan mean?

Vahan (Վահան) is a boy's name from Armenia. Its meanings include the translations 'the shield' and 'the one under protection'. The root of the name goes back to the Armenian word vahan, which means 'shield'. In Celtic times, the term also had the meaning of 'flowing water'. Additionally, the name can also be pronounced as Vään.

Where does the name Vahan come from?

The name Vahan has its roots in Armenian and means 'the shield'. It is composed of the Armenian word vahan, which means 'shield'. The name belongs to the Armenian language.

How do you pronounce Vahan?

Vahan is pronounced like 'Wahan'.

Popularity

Vahan is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 4,252nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been used as a first name less than 10 times, which earned it 7,203rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vano

Famous people

• Vahan (King 371–351 BC in Armenia in the eponymous dynasty)
• Vahan Artsruni (musician from New Zealand)
• Vahan Gevorgyan (Russian football player)
• Vahan Juharjan (Armenian wrestler)
• Vahan Kurkjian (American historian)
• Vahan Malezian (Romanian writer)
• Vahan Shrivanian (American illustrator)
• Vahan Tekeyan (poet from Armenia)
• Vahan Terian (poet from Armenia)
• Vahan Totovents (writer from Armenia)