About Dervishian
The surname Dervishian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the word "dervish," which refers to a member of a Muslim religious order known for their ascetic lifestyle and devotion to God. The suffix "-ian" is a common Armenian surname ending, indicating "son of" or "belonging to." Therefore, Dervishian can be interpreted as "son of a dervish" or "belonging to the dervish." This surname likely originated from an ancestor who was associated with or admired the dervish way of life.
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