Ara
From the legendary king Ara the Beautiful
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itAH-rahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced AH-rah
About the name Ara
Ara is a short, elegant name tied to one of Armenia's most beloved myths, that of Ara the Beautiful. It feels both ancient and effortlessly modern.
A charming, gentle soul admired for his warmth.
Fun fact
According to legend, Ara the Beautiful was so admired that the Assyrian queen Semiramis waged war just to win his love.
Variations
Famous people named Ara
- Ara Guler (photographer)
Similar names
AramExalted; from Aram, legendary Armenian kingAbrahamFather of many; widely used biblical name in Armenian traditionAlishanSurname-turned-given name honoring poet-historian Ghevont AlishanAndranikFirst-born; also honors General Andranik OzanianAntranigFirstborn; variant of AndranikAra BedrosianCompound honoring Ara and rock/Peter lineageAra KevorkCompound of Ara and farmer-hero KevorkAra LerAra of the mountain, poetic name