Avan
Avan is a toponym that appears in several geographical and cultural contexts, primarily in the South Caucasus and the Middle East. In Armenia, Avan is a historic district situated on the western outskirts of Yerevan, the nation’s capital. The area, originally a separate settlement, was incorporated into the city during the Soviet era and retains a mix of residential neighborhoods, educational institutions, and industrial facilities. Archaeological findings in Avan indicate continuous habitation since antiquity, with remnants of early Christian churches and medieval structures reflecting the region’s long‑standing cultural heritage.
In Iran, Avan denotes a small village located in the Isfahan Province, specifically within the Central District
The name Avan also appears in cinematic contexts; “Avan” is the title of a 2019 Tamil-language drama
As a personal name, Avan is used chiefly as a masculine given name in parts of South