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Vahagn (name)

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Pronunciation
  
[vɑˈhɑɡən]

Word/name
  
Armenian, Avestan

Gender
  
Male

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.

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