Ashot
Meaning of Ashot
The name Ashot is a strong, traditional male name of Armenian origin. Pronounced as ah-SHOT (/ɑ.ʃɒt/), it carries historical significance and is often associated with Armenian nobility and kings, particularly from the medieval period. One notable figure is Ashot I, who was instrumental in founding the Bagratuni Dynasty in Armenia. The name exudes a sense of heritage and strength, making it an excellent choice for parents looking to honor their Armenian roots or simply seeking a distinctive name with a rich background. A variation of this name includes Ashod. In the United States, although not extremely common, Ashot has seen consistent use over the years with fluctuating popularity. For instance, in 2022, it ranked at 5627 with 16 occurrences among newborns. This enduring appeal highlights its unique charm and cultural resonance.
Pronunciation
Armenian
- Pronunced as ah-SHOT (/ɑ.ʃɒt/)
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Notable People Named Ashot
| Ashot Nadanian is an Armenian chess International Master, chess theoretician, and coach. |
| Ashot Avagyan is a contemporary Armenian artist based in Sisian, Armenia. |
| Ashot Beglarian is a notable Armenian writer, journalist, and translator. |
| Ashot Garegini Hovhannisian was an Armenian Marxist historian, theorist, and Communist official. |
| Ashot Chilingarian is a prominent Armenian physicist recognized for his work in high-energy astrophysics, space weather, and high-energy atmospheric physics, and holds leadership positions at the Cosmic Ray Division and Alikhanyan Physics Institute in Armenia. |
| Ashot Zorian, a Turkish-born Egyptian painter of Armenian ethnicity, was renowned for his Fauvist figure and still life paintings and is also known as Ashot Zoryan and Ashod Zorian. |
| Ashot Kolya Yesayan is an Armenian politician. |
| Ashot Mkhitaryan was the head of the National weightlifting team of Armenia. |
| Ashot Rafailovich Khachaturyants is a Russian football functionary and philanthropist of Armenian origin, known for his roles in the Russian Football Union and the Russian Premier League. |
| Ashot Tsolaki Navasardyan was an Armenian politician and military commander known for founding the Republican Party of Armenia. |
| Ashot Anastasian, a renowned Armenian chess Grandmaster, achieved an Elo rating of 2556 and was ranked number 14 in Armenia, winning two team bronze medals and one individual gold medal at Chess Olympiads. |
| Ashot Mkrtychev is a Slovak businessman known for his roles as president of Versor S.R.O., director of Defense Engineering Limited Liability Partnership, and founder of Limited Liability Company Verus. |
| Ashot III Bagratuni, also known as Ashot the Blind, was a presiding prince of Armenia from 732 to 748 and a member of the prominent Bagratuni family. |
| Ashot Potikyan was the first Russian professional snooker and Russian pyramid player. |
| Ashot Karapetyan is an Armenian alpine skier who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. |
