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Aras

AH-ras2 syllables
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Of Persian origin, meaning 'noble' or 'pure'. (Modern)

What does Aras mean?

Modern: Of Persian origin, meaning 'noble' or 'pure'.. Aras is a name of Persian origin, meaning 'noble' or 'pure'. It is also associated with the Aras River in the Caucasus region.

Is Aras a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Aras in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Aras in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Aras suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Aras

The other pups were sniffing each other and grinned, "Aras must be a breakfast burrito—he’s rolling in like a friendship magnet, ready to brunch and bond!"

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