Mesrop
Named for Saint Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itMESS-rohpPopularityUncommon
Pronounced MESS-rohp
About the name Mesrop
Mesrop honors Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the revered monk who invented the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD. It's a name deeply tied to language, culture, and faith.
Intellectual and devoted, gifted with words and ideas.
Fun fact
Mesrop Mashtots's 36-letter alphabet, created in 405 AD, is still used to write Armenian today.
Variations
Famous people named Mesrop
- Mesrop Mashtots (creator of the Armenian alphabet)
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