Andranik (given name)

Andranik is a common Armenian masculine given name. It is derived from the Armenian word "andranik" (Անդրանիկ), meaning "firstborn" or "eldest son". The name is popular in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora. It is often bestowed upon the firstborn son in a family. The name carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and familial pride. Notable individuals with the name Andranik include General Andranik Ozanian, a prominent military leader in the Armenian national liberation movement.