1. | BABAJAN | From Turkish baba "father" and Persian jan "sweetheart" i.e. "father's sweetheart". It is almost forgotten now unlike the surname Babajanyan. |
2. | BABAKHAN | From Turkish baba "father" and Persian khan "prince". It is out of use now unlike the surname Babakhanyan. |
3. | BABGEN (Babken) | In Hyubshman's opinion it consists of Armenian name Babik and Persian en diminutive suffix. It is in use since II century (especially the form Babgen). |
4. | BABIK | From Persian name Bab "father"and ik diminutive suffix. It is a rare name now. We also have the surname Babikyan. |
5. | BADAL | From Arabian word badal "substitute". It is in use since XVIII century till now. The corresponding surname is Badalyan (Petelyan in Western Armenia). |
6. | BADIK | From Armenian word bad "goose" + ik diminutive suffix. The corresponding surname is Badikyan. |
7. | BAGHDASAR | From Assyrian name Baltasar which means "bliss" or "secretly collecting". The short forms are Baghdik, Baghdo, Bghdeh, Paghdik etc. We also have the surnames Baghdasaryan, Baghdoyan. |
8. | BAGRAT | From Persian baga "god" and data "tribute", "gift" i.e. "god's gift". It is in use since ancient ages till now. We also have the surnames Bagratuni, Bagratyan. |
9. | BAHANDUR (Bahantur) | From Persian bahadur "giant", "brave", "warrior". It is a rare name now, only the surname Bahatryan is still met. |
10. | BAKHSHI | From Persian bakhšiš "present", "gift". It is still in use. |