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Ashot

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-SHOT /ɑˈʃɒt/Medium

Meaning: An ancient Armenian royal name (borne by several kings of the Bagratuni dynasty); the precise meaning is debated, variously linked to 'hope; light'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A royal Armenian name: Ashot. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-SHOT').
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Origin LowArmenian
MeaningAn ancient Armenian royal name (borne by several kings of the Bagratuni dynasty); the precise meaning is debated, variously linked to 'hope; light'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7726 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ashot is an ancient Armenian royal name (borne by several kings of the Bagratuni dynasty); the precise meaning is debated, variously linked to 'hope; light' (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'ah-SHOT').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, a-royal-Armenian-name, and classic.

Did you know? Ashot is an ancient Armenian royal name, borne by several kings of the Bagratuni dynasty — a crisp, classic name (its precise meaning is debated, variously 'hope; light'; we note the uncertainty; said 'ah-SHOT').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ashot — meaning debated

Variations

AshodAchot

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ashot mean?

Ashot is an ancient Armenian royal name; its precise meaning is debated, variously 'hope; light'; we flag the uncertainty.

How do you pronounce Ashot?

It's said ah-SHOT /ɑˈʃɒt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ashot a boy or girl name?

Ashot is a boy's name.

How popular is Ashot?

Ashot is a very rare name in the U.S.

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