Barsamian (Barsamyan) or Parsamian (Parsamyan) () is an Armenian surname.
The surname originates from the Armenian male name Parsam, which is derived either from the Greek name Partan - "worm repository" or (according to Hrachya Acharyan) from the Assyrian name Barsauma - "fasting".Etymology of Armenian name Parsam at Armenians.com
Notable people with the surname
Antony Barsamian, Armenian Assembly of America Board of Directors Chairman David Barsamian, American radio broadcaster and writer Jacques Barsamian (1943–2024), French singer, writer, and journalist Khajag Barsamian, Diocese of Armenian Church of America Primate and the Fund for Armenian Relief president
See also Barsam Barsamin
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