Avakian
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Avakian (Armenian: Ավագյան; also spelled Avagian, Avagyan, Avakyan, or Avak'yan) is a name of Armenian origin. 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. It may also mean "son of Avak".
People
[edit]- Henri Avagyan, Armenian footballer
- Bob Avakian (1943-), chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA
- Emik Avakian (1923–2013), American inventor of Armenian descent and owner of numerous patents
- George Avakian (1919-2017), jazz record producer
See also
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