Sargis

Sargis
Pronunciation
  • Armenian: [sɑɾˈkʰis], Western Armenian: [sɑɾˈkis]
GenderMasculine
Origin
Word/nameArmenian: Սարգիս Classical Syriac: ܣܪܓܝܣ
Meaning"Protector"
Region of originWest Asia
Other names
Alternative spellingSarkis, Sarkees, Serkis
Nickname(s)Seggy, Sagi, Sago, Sako, Seggo
Related namesSergius, Sargent

Sargis (Armenian: Սարգիս, Armenian pronunciation: [sɑɾˈkʰis]; Syriac: ܣܪܓܝܣ, Syriac pronunciation: [sargis]) is a masculine given name and surname that is used in both Armenian and Assyrian communities. The name ultimately derived from the Latin name Sergius, and is partly derived from the name's Classical Syriac form. The Armenian surname Sargsyan/Sarkisian is derived from this name.

The name may also be alternatively used as Sarkis, used primarily by Armenians.

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