Gender Masculine
Scripts Ὀρόντης(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Greek form of the unattested Old Persian name *Arvanta, possibly meaning "swift, quick" or "possessing wealth". This name was borne by Achaemenid Persian satraps of Armenia, and later rulers of the Kingdom of Armenia, all from the dynasty known as the Orontids. The name is spelled Երվանդ (Yervand) in Armenian.

Related Names

VariantArvanta
Other Languages & CulturesEruand(Ancient Armenian) Yervand, Yervant(Armenian)

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Entry added May 30, 2025