Melkonyan
The origin of the surname Melkonyan
Melkonyan means “son of Melkon,” the Armenian form of Melchior.
What kind of surname is Melkonyan?
Melkonyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Armenian naming tradition — you can read how Armenian surnames were formed on our Armenian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Melkonyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Melkonian
Other Armenian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Melkonyan mean?
The surname Melkonyan means Son of Melkon. Melkonyan means “son of Melkon,” the Armenian form of Melchior.
Where does the surname Melkonyan come from?
Melkonyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Melkonyan?
Melkonyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Melkonyan?
Variant spellings of Melkonyan include Melkonian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Hovhannisyan, Karapetyan, Kardashyan.