Pronunciation | [vɑˈhɑɡən] |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Armenian, Avestan |
Meaning | "smiting of resistance" |
Vahagn (or Vahakn) (Armenian: Վահագն) is a common Armenian male given name, referring to ancient Armenian god of war and courage Vahagn – the Armenian counterpart of the Zoroastrian god of victory Verethragna, whose name in Avestan means "smiting of resistance". See Վահագն for more on the origin of the name.