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Khachatrians
At the foot of Mount Ararat
The surname comes from the name Khachatur and denotes“given by the cross.”
Parts of the surname
Khach
Tur
-yan
cross
gave
the line
For us the surname Khachatrian is the name of the line. The line is Armenian. We carry this surname together: the work, the reputation, and the family values go with it. We want it to reach the people who come after, and we want the name to be one they can trust.
The surname is formed from Khachatur and the ending -yan. Khachatur denotes "given by the cross," and -yan marks the line.
At school we were asked to draw a family tree. I asked my grandparents, but even then many details were already difficult to remember. With time, those memories become more fragile.
This website began without a grand plan. I started bringing our family story together, and I enjoy seeing it take shape. There is a public side and a private family tree. While we can still ask older relatives, I want to preserve their names, photographs and stories.
I care about what comes next for our family. Through my own example, I want to pass on hard work, honesty, decency and care for those close to us. Alongside those values, I want my children to remember the people who came before us. We are still collecting this story together.
What we cherish as a family
Be there for those close to us. Care for one another and make time for family.
Respect each other’s choices. Help people find their own way without choosing their lives for them.
Speak openly, keep our word and admit mistakes. Trust starts with everyday actions.
Treat people in a way we can stand behind, within our family and beyond it.
Show our children by example how to learn, work and follow things through.
Keep asking questions and trying new things. Make room for discovery at every age.
Remember that our decisions affect those close to us. Think about what we will leave behind.
Ask older relatives, preserve photographs and write down their stories. Pass on the memory of those who came before us.
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A directory of Armenian businesses and specialists across countries. I develop this project to help people find services and discover businesses within our community.
Explore MerHayKnown by this surname.
A violinist from Yerevan. In 2000 he became the youngest winner of the Sibelius Competition. In 2005 he took first prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Wikipedia, Sergey Khachatryan
A film director. One of the founders of the Golden Apricot festival in Yerevan, and its director. A member of the European Film Academy since 2006.
Wikipedia, Harutyun Khachatryan
A painter, graphic artist, and sculptor.
Wikipedia, Rudolf KhachatryanPhotos: Vahag851, CC BY-SA 4.0 · DoloresCosta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Seva10, CC BY-SA 3.0
I build digital projects and bring our family story together.
I want to build meaningful work and show my children the value of hard work, honesty and caring for family. Here I share my journey, what matters to me and my plans. This story is still growing.
