Sarkis
Meaning of Sarkis
Sarkis is a male name with Armenian origin. It is pronounced as sar-KEES (/sɑrˈkis/) in Armenian. The name Sarkis has variations, such as Sarkiss. In the United States of America, the name Sarkis has been given to newborn boys since at least 1914, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 10-15 boys annually, ranking around 3000-6000 in terms of popularity. The name Sarkis carries a strong Armenian heritage and may be associated with traits such as strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
Armenian
- Pronunced as sar-KEES (/sɑrˈkis/)
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Notable People Named Sarkis
| Sarkis Rizzi, also known as Sarkis el-Rizzi, was a pioneering Lebanese Maronite bishop who initiated the first printing of a book in an Arab country. |
| Sarkis Djanbazian, a Russian-born Iranian-Armenian artist, was a pioneering figure in ballet as the first male ballet master, dancer, choreographer, producer, and founder of a ballet academy in Iran. |
| Sarkis Assadourian is a Canadian politician from the Liberal Party of Canada and the first Armenian-Canadian elected to the House of Commons, with strong backing from the Armenian community of Toronto. |
| Sarkis Katchadourian was an Armenian artist known for his unique and influential work. |
| Sarkis Assadourian, an Iranian fencer of Armenian heritage, participated in the individual and team épée and team foil events at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
