name
Saroyan
suh-ROY-uhn
Saroyan (name) means a surname of Armenian origin. Example: “William Saroyan won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1940.”
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A surname of Armenian origin.
"William Saroyan won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1940."
How to use Saroyan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Armenian surname, notably borne by writer William Saroyan.
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Etymology
From Armenian "Saroyan."
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What does “Saroyan” mean?
The word “Saroyan” means a surname of Armenian origin. In plain terms, an Armenian surname, notably borne by writer William Saroyan.
How do you pronounce “Saroyan”?
“Saroyan” is pronounced suh-ROY-uhn (/səˈɹɔɪ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saroyan” in a sentence?
Here is “Saroyan” used in a sentence: “William Saroyan won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1940.”
What part of speech is “Saroyan”?
“Saroyan” is a name.
