Avanesyan () is an Armenian surname. Notable people with the surname include: Arpat Avanesyan, physicist and legislator. David Avanesyan (born 1988), Russian boxer. Elina Avanesyan (born 2002), Russian-born Armenian tennis player. Mher Avanesyan (born 1974), Armenian professional footballer. Mher Avanesyan (born 1981), Armenian double-arm amputee alpine skier and competitive sailor Monica Avanesyan (born 1998), Armenian singer.