Ara

Armenian
"king"

Ara Origin and Meaning

The name Ara is a boy's name of Arabic, Hebrew, Armenian origin meaning "king".

Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a rival queen went to war in order to make him her own. The name Ara is also known in the Arabic and Hebrew cultures.

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Famous People Named Ara

  • Ara
    descendant of patriarch Asher (1 Chr. 7:38)
  • Ara the Beautiful
    legendary Armenian hero
  • Ara Dinkjian
    Armenian oud player and composer
  • Ara Parseghian
    American collegiate football coach