Karekin
/K-A-R-E-K-I-N/
Borne by Catholicoi Karekin I and II, modern patriarchs of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The name links its bearer to the living line of Armenian spiritual leadership that has guided the Church into the present day.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Karekin is a Christian boy name of Armenian origin, meaning “Borne by Catholicoi Karekin I and II, modern patriarchs of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The name links its bearer to the living line of Armenian spiritual leadership that has guided the Church into the present day.”.
Karekin is a boy's name of Armenian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Borne by Catholicoi Karekin I and II, modern patriarchs of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The name links its bearer to the living line of Armenian spiritual leadership that has guided the Church into the present day." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Karekin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Karekin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Karekin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Karekin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Karekin's saint & feast day →What does Karekin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Karekin resonates in either tradition.
Karekin's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Karekin's full reading →
Does Karekin go with your family's names?
Karekin breaks into 7 sounds: /K-A-R-E-K-I-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Karekin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Karekin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Karekin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Karekin
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Karekin
What does the name Karekin mean?
Karekin means "Borne by Catholicoi Karekin I and II, modern patriarchs of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The name links its bearer to the living line of Armenian spiritual leadership that has guided the Church into the present day.." It is a boy name of Armenian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Karekin a boy or girl name?
Karekin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Karekin?
Karekin is of Armenian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
Is Karekin a Christian name?
Yes. Karekin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Armenian origin.
What does Karekin mean in Armenian?
Karekin originates from Armenian, where it means "Borne by Catholicoi Karekin I and II, modern patriarchs of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The name links its bearer to the living line of Armenian spiritual leadership that has guided the Church into the present day.."
What are common nicknames for Karekin?
Common short forms of Karekin include Karo.
What is the numerology of Karekin?
Karekin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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