Avakian

Avakian

Avakian (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. [http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1040] It may also mean "son of Avak."

Notable Avakians

*Bob Avakian (b.1943), American communist leader
*Brad Avakian (b. 1961), American politician from Oregon
*Erik Avakian, American songwriter and arranger
*George Avakian (b. 1919), American record producer
*Tigran Avakian, photographer

External links

* [http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=1040 Avakian page]

ee also

*Armenian surnames


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