Artashes
Named for Artaxias, founder of an Armenian dynasty
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itahr-tah-SHESSPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ahr-tah-SHESS
About the name Artashes
Artashes honors Artaxias I, founder of the Artaxiad dynasty and one of ancient Armenia's most important kings. It's a name rich in royal history.
Dignified and ambitious, with natural leadership instincts.
Fun fact
Artaxias I founded the ancient capital of Artashat, named directly after him, around 176 BC.
Nicknames for Artashes
Arto
Variations
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