Barsamian
Barsamian (Barsamyan) or Parsamian (Parsamyan) (Armenian: Պարսամյան (Բարսամյան)) is an Armenian surname.
The surname originates from the Armenian male name Parsam, which is derived either from the Greek name Partan - "worm repository" or (according to Hrachya Acharyan) from the Assyrian name Barsauma - "fasting".[1]
Notable surnames
- Antony Barsamian, Armenian Assembly of America Board of Directors Chairman
- David Barsamian, American radio broadcaster and writer
- Khajag Barsamian, Diocese of Armenian Church of America Primate and the Fund for Armenian Relief president.
See also
References
- ↑ Etymology of Armenian name Parsam at Armenians.com Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
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