Manukyan, Manoukyan and Manukian ( hy, Մանուկյան) and

Western Armenian Western Armenian ( Classical spelling: , ) is one of the two standardized forms of Modern Armenian, the other being Eastern Armenian. It is based mainly on the Istanbul Armenian dialect, as opposed to Eastern Armenian, which is mainly base ...

alternative transliterations Manougian and Manoogian ( hyw, Մանուկեան is an

Armenian surname An Armenian name comprises a given name and a surname. First names According to Armenia's National Statistical Service, the most commonly used names for newborn boys in Armenia, , were Davit, Narek, Gor, Hayk, Alex, Erik, Arman, Samvel, Tigr ...

. It is derived from the Armenian given name Manuk, Manug, Manoug ( hy, Մանուկ) meaning a child and the addition of yan/ian for a surname. Manukyan and its alternatives can refer to the following people:

Manukian

Aram Manukian Aram Manukian, reformed spelling: Արամ Մանուկյան, and he is also referred to as simply Aram. (19 March 187929 January 1919), was an Armenian revolutionary, statesman, and a leading member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation ...

(1879–1919), also Aram of Van and Sarkis Hovanessian, an Armenian revolutionary, politician and military commander, a leader of the Van Resistance and instrumental the foundation of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918

Manukyan

Aghasi Manukyan Aghasi Manukyan ( hy, Աղասի Մանուկյան, 27 February 1967 – 19 March 2018) was an Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler. He was a World Cup winner and World Champion. Manukyan earned the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR Master of Spo ...

, an Armenian wrestler *

Aram Manukyan Aram Manukyan ( hy, Արամ Մանուկյան; born March 9, 1957) is an Armenian politician. Early life Born in Vanadzor, Manukian graduated from the Hovhannes Tumanyan State Pedagogical University with a degree in physics. Between 1978 and 1 ...

, a contemporary Armenian politician *

Arman Manukyan Arman Manukyan ( hy, Արման Մանուկյան, 21 March 1931 – 28 December 2012) was a Turkish lecturer, writer, and economist of Armenian descent. Biography Arman Manukyan was born in the Tahta Minare neighborhood of Istanbul. His fat ...

, a professor of

Boğaziçi University Boğaziçi University ( tr, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi), also known as Bosphorus University, is a major research university in Istanbul, Turkey. Its main campus is located on the European side of the Bosphorus strait. It has six faculties and tw ...

Edward Manukyan Edward Manukyan (born July 27, 1981) is a composer from Southern California, United States. His main works are orchestral and chamber compositions, which lean heavily upon elements of Armenian national folklore. Early life It was not until his la ...

, an Armenian-American composer *

Matild Manukyan Matild Manukyan (Armenian: Մաթիլդ Մանուկյան) (1914 – 17 February 2001) was a wealthy Turkish businesswoman of Armenian descent. She was a real property investor and madam who made a fortune in the brothel business, whereby s ...

, an Armenian-Turkish businesswoman *

Mkhitar Manukyan Mkhitar Manukyan ( hy, Մխիթար Մանուկյան, born 20 September 1973) is a retired Armenian- Kazakh Greco-Roman wrestler. He competed at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 2004. He also won a world title in 199 ...

, an Armenian-Kazakhstani wrestler *

Vazgen Manukyan Vazgen Mikayeli Manukyan (Armenian: , born 13 February 1946) is an Armenian politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Armenia from 1990 to 1991. From 1992 to 1993, during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Manukyan was acting Defence Min ...

, a former Prime Minister of Armenia By: Mariam Manukyan 2022 age-12

Manoukian

* André Manoukian (born 1957), French-Armenian songwriter, arranger, and jazz musician * Athena Manoukian (born 1994), Greek-Armenian singer and songwriter * Catherine Manoukian (born 1981), Canadian Armenian violinist * David Manoukian (born 1975), French-Belgian-Armenian businessman, real estate investor and founder, chairman, and CEO of the luxury social network service The-Sphere.com * Diran Manoukian (born 1919), French field hockey player and Olympian *

Don Manoukian Donald J. Manoukian (June 9, 1934 – September 23, 2014) was an American football guard and professional wrestler of Armenian descent from Reno, Nevada. American football career An alumnus of Reno High School and Stanford University (class of 1 ...

(1934–2014), American-Armenian football guard and professional wrestler *Gev Manoukian, Top 20 finalist in season 4 of ''

So You Think You Can Dance ''So You Think You Can Dance'' is a franchise of reality television shows in which contestants compete in dance. The first series of the franchise, created by '' Idols'' producers Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, premiered in July 2005 and ha ...

'' in 2008 * Guy Manoukian, Lebanese-Armenian musician, composer and pianist *Martik Manoukian,

American Idol ''American Idol'' is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to Ap ...

participant * Martiros Manoukian (born 1947), Armenian artist * Rafi Manoukian, Lebanese-born Armenian American businessman, and Glendale City council member and at times city mayor *Athina Manoukian, Greek-Armenian singer *Martik Manoukian,

participant

Manoukyan

* Sargis Manoukyan, founding member of the Armenian rock band Empyray

Manougian

Manoug Manougian Manoug Manougian is an Armenian scientist, professor, and considered the father of the Lebanese space program. Manougian was born on April 29, 1935 in Jerusalem. He came to the United States in 1956. His parents are Nishan and Sirpouhi Manougian ...

, Lebanese Armenian scientist, professor, and father of the Lebanese space program *

Nourhan Manougian Patriarch Nourhan Manougian ( hy, Ամենապատիւ Տէր Նուրհան Արքեպիսկոպոս Մանուկեան Երուսաղէմի Հայ Պատրիարք; born 24 June 1948) is the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Arme ...

(born 1948), 97th and incumbent Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem since January 2013

Manoogian

* Alex Manoogian (1901–1996), Armenian-American businessman, industrial engineer, and philanthropist * Armenuhi Manoogian (1915-2011), known as

Kay Armen Armenuhi Manoogian ( hy, Արմենուհի Մանուկեան); November 2, 1915 – October 3, 2011), better known by her stage name Kay Armen, was an American Armenian singer popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Her career in show business span ...

, American Armenian singer, songwriter, radio, TV, film and stage actress *

Haig P. Manoogian Haig Manoogian (May 23, 1916 – May 26, 1980) was an Armenian-American professor of film at New York University who served as the main influence for many filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, who was a student of his at New York University. Marti ...

(1916–1980), professor of film at New York University * John Manoogian III, CTO and internet artist *

Louise Manoogian Simone Louise Manoogian Simone (May 19, 1933 – February 18, 2019) was an Armenian American philanthropist. She was president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) from 1989 to 2002. Life Louise Manoogian was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her ...

(1933-2019), founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Armenian General Benevolent Union * Mari Manoogian (born 1992), State representative for Michigan's 40th House of Representatives district *Richard Manoogian (born 1936), Armenian-American businessman * Robert Manoogian, Jr. (1918–2002), better known as

Bobby Managoff Robert Manoogian Jr. (January 4, 1918 – April 3, 2002) was an American professional wrestler of Armenian descent who was best known for his work with National Wrestling Alliance in the 1940s as Bobby Managoff. Professional wrestling career Ma ...

, American professional wrestler who was best known for his work with National Wrestling Alliance in the 1940s *

Torkom Manoogian Patriarch Torkom Manoogian (, he, תורגום מנוקיאן; 16 February 1919 – 12 October 2012) was the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. He was the 96th in a succession of Armenian Patriarchs of ...