Girl name · Armenian
Arev
“sun”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Arev.
Explore Arev further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Arev — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Arev is the sun. The word is also the root of Arevik and of Aravot, morning, and it sits at the centre of a solar vocabulary that predates Armenia's conversion by a long way — the arevakhach, an eight-armed sun cross, is carved on churches that were built to replace sun temples.
It is used for girls almost exclusively, and is short in a language whose names mostly are not.
Two syllables, said ah-REV. On our vibe map it is Celestial, with Cultural Fusion held behind a real aesthetic primary.
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All Armenian names →Arev — common questions
Is Arev a boy or girl name?
Arev is traditionally a girl name of Armenian origin.
What does the name Arev mean?
Arev means “sun” of Armenian origin. Arev is the sun. The word is also the root of Arevik and of Aravot, morning, and it sits at the centre of a solar vocabulary that predates Armenia's conversion by a long way — the arevakhach, an eight-armed sun cross, is carved on churches that were built to replace sun temples.
Where does the name Arev come from?
Arev is Armenian in origin. It is used for girls almost exclusively, and is short in a language whose names mostly are not.
What are common nicknames for Arev?
Ari — the short-forms parents most often use for Arev.
How popular is Arev?
Arev did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Arev you might want for the nursery.