Eagle; river in the Caucasus
In Lithuanian, Aras is a masculine name meaning eagle, symbolizing strength and vision. It is also the name of a major river flowing through Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, which gives it a geographic and historical resonance in Persian and Turkish cultures.
About 34 boys were named Aras in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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