Ghevont
Lion-hearted; Armenian form of Leontius
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itgheh-VOHNTPopularityUncommon
Pronounced gheh-VOHNT
About the name Ghevont
Ghevont means lion-hearted and honors a 5th-century priest who chronicled Armenian resistance for faith and freedom. It's a name of bravery and devotion.
Brave-hearted and devoted, standing firm for what he believes.
Fun fact
Ghevont Alishan was a 19th-century Mekhitarist monk celebrated as a poet and historian of Armenia.
Variations
Famous people named Ghevont
- Ghevont Alishan (poet and historian)
Similar names
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