Yervant

Yervant is a masculine given name of Armenian origin. It is used among Armenians and in the Armenian diaspora across the world, including communities in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The exact etymology of Yervant is not universally documented in English-language sources, but Armenian names often reflect religious, historic, or cultural elements, making Yervant a traditional form within Armenian naming practices. The name is commonly transliterated as Yervant, with variants such as Yerwant or Yervant depending on transliteration from the Armenian alphabet.

In usage, Yervant functions as a personal name rather than a surname and appears in various Armenian communities without implying a specific lineage or region. Like many Armenian names, it may be passed through generations and appear across diasporic contexts, sometimes appearing in combination with family or religious naming traditions.

Notable bearers include a widely known Armenian-Australian photographer who uses the mononym Yervant. He has gained international recognition for wedding and portrait photography, publishing works and contributing to professional discourse in his field. While this figure is one prominent bearer, the given name Yervant is used by multiple individuals within Armenian communities, reflecting the name’s ongoing cultural presence.