Kardashian

Kardashian
Stone carvers
Language(s)Armenian
Origin
Meaning"Kardash" means 'stone' ("kar") + 'carver' ("dashogh" - "dash")
Region of originArmenia
Other names
Variant form(s)Kardaschoff, Kardashyan

Kardashian (/kɑːrˈdæʃiən/; Armenian: Քարտաշյան [kʰɑɾdɑˈʃjɑn]; Armenian: Քարտաշեան (traditional orthography spelling)) is an Armenian surname (from քարտաշ kʿartaš, meaning “stone carver”).

The most notable people with the surname Kardashian come from the Armenian-American Kardashian family:

  • Robert Kardashian (1944–2003), attorney and businessman who represented his friend O.J. Simpson
  • Kourtney Kardashian (born 1979), television personality, socialite, businesswoman, model, and author
  • Kim Kardashian (born 1980), media personality, businesswoman, socialite, and model
  • Khloé Kardashian (born 1984), media personality, socialite, model, businesswoman, and entrepreneur
  • Rob Kardashian (born 1987), television personality and businessman

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