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Sahak

Sahak is a masculine given name of Armenian origin, corresponding to the Biblical name Isaac. The name derives from the Hebrew יִצְחָק (Yitsḥāq), meaning “he will laugh” or “laughter,” and entered the Armenian linguistic tradition through early Christian translation of the Bible. In Armenian, Sahak is written Սահակ and has been used continuously since the adoption of Christianity in Armenia in the early fourth century.

The name has been borne by several notable figures in Armenian history and culture. Among them is

Beyond its use as a personal name, Sahak occasionally appears in toponyms and institutional titles within Armenia

Sahak
I
of
Armenia,
a
7th‑century
bishop
and
scholar
who
contributed
to
the
development
of
early
Armenian
literature
and
theology.
In
the
modern
era,
Sahak
Ter‑Gabrielyan
(1886–1937)
was
a
prominent
Soviet
Armenian
politician,
serving
as
Chairman
of
the
Council
of
People's
Commissars
of
the
Armenian
SSR.
The
name
also
appears
in
contemporary
Armenian
diaspora
communities,
where
it
remains
a
popular
choice
for
boys,
reflecting
both
religious
heritage
and
national
identity.
and
among
Armenian
settlements
abroad.
The
name’s
persistence
illustrates
the
broader
pattern
of
biblical
names
adapting
to
local
linguistic
forms,
functioning
as
markers
of
cultural
continuity
across
centuries.