Manukyan, Manoukian, Manoukyan and Manukian () and

Western Armenian Western Armenian ( ) 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 based on the Yerevan Arme ...

alternative transliterations Manougian, Manuguian , Manoogian and Manookian () is an

Armenian surname An Armenian name comprises a given name and a surname. In Armenia, patronymics, which go between the first and last name, are also used in official documents. First names According to the Statistical Committee of Armenia, the most commonly used n ...

. It is derived from the Armenian given name Manuk, Manug, Manoug () 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 (19 March 187929 January 1919) was an Armenian revolutionary, statesman, and a leading member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) party. He is widely regarded as the founder of the First Republic of Armenia. ...

(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 (1967–2018), Armenian wrestler *

Aram Manukyan Aram Manukyan (; 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 1983 he worked as a teacher at a ...

(born 1957), Armenian politician *

Arman Manukyan Arman Manukyan (, 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 father Artin fought in the Çanakkal ...

(1931–2012), Turkish lecturer, writer and economist *

Arthur Manukyan Arthur Manukyan (; born July 4, 1985) is an Armenian director and producer, best known for producing and directing music videos of Armenian singers. He also directed dozens of television projects and events. Biography Arthur Manukyan was born ...

(born 1985), Armenian director and producer * David Manukyan (born 1969), Ukrainian Greco Roman wrestler of Armenian descent * Edward Manukyan (born 1981), Armenian-American composer * Guzh Manukyan (1937–2025), Armenian actor *

Matild Manukyan Matild Manukyan (; 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 she became the top taxpayer in Istanbul for fi ...

(1914–2001), Armenian-Turkish businesswoman *

Mkhitar Manukyan Mkhitar Manukyan (, 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 1998 and 1999 and an Asian title in 1997 ...

(born 1973), 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 ...

(born 1946), former Prime Minister of Armenia

Manoukian

André Manoukian André Antranik Manoukian (; born 9 April 1957 in Lyon) is a French songwriter, arranger, jazz musician and actor of Armenian descent. Early years and education Born in Lyon, France, Manoukian is of Armenians in France, Armenian descent. He beg ...

(born 1957), French-Armenian songwriter, arranger, and jazz musician *

Athena Manoukian Athena Manoukian ( ; ; born 22 May 1994) is a Greek singer and songwriter. She was set to Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, represent Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Chains on You" prior to the contest's can ...

(born 1994), Greek-Armenian singer and songwriter *

Catherine Manoukian Catherine Manoukian (born June 2, 1981) is an Armenian-Canadian violinist. Biography Background and early life Catherine Manoukian was born in Toronto. Her parents were professional violinists and met at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, wher ...

(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 (1919–2020), French field hockey player and Olympian * Don Manoukian (1934–2014), American-Armenian football guard and professional wrestler * Gev Manoukian, Top 20 finalist in season 4 of ''

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'' in 2008 *

Guy Manoukian Guy Manoukian (, Western Armenian Կի Մանուկեան, ) (born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1976

(born 1976), Lebanese-Armenian musician, composer and pianist * Noel Manoukian (1938–2019), justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada *

Rafi Manoukian Rafi Manoukian (born 1961) is a businessman and elected council member for several terms to Glendale City Council and has served at times as mayor of the city. Biography Manoukian immigrated to the United States in 1975 from Beirut, Lebanon wi ...

(born 1961), Lebanese-born Armenian American businessman and politician

Manoukyan

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

Manougian

Manoug Manougian Manoug Manougian (April 29, 1935 – May 7, 2024) was an Armenian scientist and academic who was considered to be the father of the Lebanese space program. Manougian was born on April 29, 1935, in Jerusalem. He died on March 27, 2024, in Tampa, ...

(born 1935), Lebanese Armenian scientist, professor, and father of the Lebanese space program *

Nourhan Manougian Patriarch Nourhan Manougian (; born 24 June 1948) is the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He is the 97th in the succession of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem, ...

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

Manoogian

Alex Manoogian Alexander Manoogian (; June 28, 1901 – July 10, 1996) was an Armenian-American industrial engineer, businessman, and philanthropist who spent most of his career in Detroit, Michigan. He was the founder of the Masco Corporation, which in 1969 w ...

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

Kay Armen Armenuhi Manoogian (); 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 spanned almost six decades; she worked on sta ...

, American Armenian singer, songwriter, radio, TV, film and stage actress * Haig P. Manoogian (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 f ...

(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 (; 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 Jerusalem, succeeding Patriarch Y ...

(1919–2012), former Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem who served as Patriarch from 1990 until his death in 2012

Manookian

Arman Manookian Arman Tateos Manookian (; May 15, 1904 – May 10, 1931), born as Tateos Manookian, was an Ottoman Empire-born Armenian and American painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known for his works depicting Hawaiian scenes. He lived in Honolulu fo ...

(1904–1931), American artist * Jeff Manookian (1953–2021), American pianist, composer, and conductor *

Roland Manookian Roland Manookian (born 21 February 1980) is a British actor from London. He is known for his roles in the films '' The Football Factory'' (2004) and ''Rise of the Footsoldier'' (2007). On television, he appeared in ''The Bill'' (1999), ''The Vice ...

(born 1980), British actor