Meaning & History
Poghos is the Armenian form of Paul, a name with deep historical and religious significance. In Armenian, the name is often written as Պողոս (Poġos) and is widely used in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora.
Etymology
The name ultimately derives from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble". Through Armenian linguistic adaptation, it acquired its distinctive spelling and pronunciation: Poghos.
Notable Bearers
In Armenian history, Saint Poghos (known as Saint Paul in English) holds particular importance as one of the twelve apostles. Armenian tradition venerates him alongside Saint Peter, and numerous churches are dedicated to Saints Poghos and Petros. The name has also been borne by modern Armenians, including religious figures and intellectuals.
Cultural Significance
Due to Armenia's early adoption of Christianity, biblical names like Poghos have remained prevalent. The name appears in Armenian surnames as Poghosyan, a patronymic meaning "son of Poghos". A variant form is Boghos, whose spelling reflects Western Armenian dialectal differences.
- Meaning: Small, humble
- Origin: Armenian form of Paul
- Type: First name
- Usage: Armenian
- Variants: Boghos