Nare, David most popular baby names in Armenia in 2012February 7, 2013 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 19618 girls and 22715 boys were born in Armenia in 2012. According to the National Statistical Service, Nare became the most popular girl name, with 945 carrying it. 868 girls were named Milena, followed by Marie (773), Mane (751), Ani (610), Anahit (591), Elen (577), Mariam (441), Anna (434), Armine (97.) David, with 1283 babies given the name, was the most popular among the boys, followed by Narek (1129), Gor (813), Hayk (671), Erik (619), Alex (613), Tigran (544), Arman (528), Samvel (490), and Alain (448). The name Avet was among the most rare ones (109 boys). Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |