Find out how popular the first name Armend has been for the last 24 years (from 1994 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Armend by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Armend is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Armend.

The history of the first name Armend

The name Armend is of Albanian origin, derived from the root word "arm" which means "weapon" or "arm" in Albanian. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries, when the Albanian language was emerging as a distinct branch of the Indo-European language family.

In its earliest forms, the name was likely spelled as "Arment" or "Armund" before evolving into the modern spelling of "Armend." The name was commonly given to boys born in the region that today encompasses Albania, Kosovo, and parts of North Macedonia and Montenegro.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th-century Albanian epic poem "Këngë e Sprasme e Kreshnikëve" (The Enlightening Song of the Heroes), where a character named Armend is depicted as a brave warrior. This suggests that the name was associated with strength, courage, and military prowess in Albanian culture.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Armend. One of the earliest was Armend Draga (c. 1380-1440), a renowned Albanian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Balkans. Another was Armend Mahmuti (1498-1567), an Albanian scholar and poet who wrote extensively about the Albanian language and culture.

In the 19th century, Armend Vasa (1825-1892) was a prominent Albanian nationalist and educator who played a significant role in the Albanian National Awakening, a cultural and political movement that sought to establish an independent Albanian state. Armend Frashëri (1839-1892), a writer and diplomat, was also a key figure in this movement.

More recently, Armend Murthi (1920-1983) was an Albanian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1976 to 1982. Armend Dushi (1958-2010) was a celebrated Albanian artist and sculptor whose works are displayed in galleries and public spaces throughout the country.

The name Armend continues to be popular in Albanian-speaking communities, carrying with it a sense of strength, bravery, and cultural identity rooted in the nation's rich history and folklore.

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