Surname · Armenian origin
Vardanyan
Meaning
The surname Vardanyan means Son of Vardan.
Origin
Armenian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Vardanyan
Vardanyan means “son of Vardan,” linked to vard, “rose.”
What kind of surname is Vardanyan?
Vardanyan 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 Vardanyan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Vardanian
Other Armenian surnames
Avetisyan
Son of Avetis (good news)
Grigoryan
Son of Grigor (Gregory)
Harutyunyan
Son of Harutyun (Resurrection)
Hovhannisyan
Son of Hovhannes (John)
Karapetyan
Son of Karapet (forerunner)
Kardashyan
Descendant of the comrade
Khachatryan
Son of Khachatur
Manukyan
Son of Manuk (child)
Melkonyan
Son of Melkon
Mkrtchyan
Son of Mkrtich (Baptist)
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Vardanyan mean?
The surname Vardanyan means Son of Vardan. Vardanyan means “son of Vardan,” linked to vard, “rose.”
Where does the surname Vardanyan come from?
Vardanyan is a surname of Armenian origin.
What kind of surname is Vardanyan?
Vardanyan is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Vardanyan?
Variant spellings of Vardanyan include Vardanian.
What are other Armenian surnames?
Other Armenian surnames include Avetisyan, Grigoryan, Harutyunyan, Hovhannisyan, Karapetyan, Kardashyan.