Barsamian (Barsamyan) or Parsamian (Parsamyan) (Armenian: Պարսամյան (Բարսամյան)) is an Armenian surname.

The surname originates from the Armenian male name Parsam, which is derived either from the Greek name Partan - "worm repository" or (according to Hrachya Acharyan) from the Assyrian name Barsauma - "fasting".^[1]

Notable surnames

• Antony Barsamian, Armenian Assembly of America Board of Directors Chairman
• David Barsamian, American radio broadcaster and writer
• Khajag Barsamian, Diocese of Armenian Church of America Primate and the Fund for Armenian Relief president.

See also

• Barsamin

References

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