Besarion

Besarion is a masculine given name used in parts of the Caucasus and among Armenian and Georgian communities. It is commonly considered a local variant or transliteration of the Greek name Bessarion (Βησσαρίων), which has historical usage in medieval and Renaissance Europe. The form Besarion appears in transliterations that render the same name in different alphabets and languages, and may be shortened informally in some communities.

In historical contexts, the Greek scholar Basilios Bessarion (1403–1472) is a well-known figure associated with this name via the Latinized form Bessarion. Modern references to Besarion as a given name generally reflect the broader practice of adapting Greek names into local languages.

Usage today is relatively limited and concentrates among Armenian and Georgian populations and their diasporas. As a result, Besarion may be encountered in cultural, religious, or literary contexts tied to those communities.

See also: Bessarion, a Latinized form of the name used for the historical figure Basilios Bessarion and for other uses.

This article provides a brief overview of the name Besarion; for specific individuals sharing the name, refer to a disambiguation page or targeted biographical sources.