selected terms: 2 | | page 1 of 1 | | | | 1. | AYDIN | From Turkish word aydn which means ''moonray'', ''bright'' (ay - ''moon''). This name is still met. The surnames Aydinyan, Aytinyan are formed from this name. | 2. | AYVAZ | From Arabian avaz ''substitute''. It was in use in the previous century. The su.rname Ayvazyan is also used. The name Ayvaz is also used by many eastern nations. | |