Astghik

English

Alternative forms

• Astlik, Astłik (from Old Armenian)

Etymology

Borrowed from Armenian Աստղիկ (Astġik).

Proper noun

Astghik

1. (Armenian mythology) Ancient Armenian goddess of sensual love, beauty, and water. Lover of Vahagn. Often identified with Aphrodite and the planet Venus.
2. A transliteration of the Armenian female given name Աստղիկ (Astġik).

Translations

Armenian goddess

• Armenian: Աստղիկ (hy) (Astġik)

  Old Armenian: Աստղիկ (Astłik)

• Russian: Астхи́к f (Astxík)