What is the time period and origin of the name ANOUSH?

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What is the time period and origin of the name ANOUSH?

I know it is armenian , but I am a reinactor and I need to complete my armenian character with a surname and some history. I'm having difficulty finding when the name changed from a male name to a female and why ....

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Wow, that is a very specialized question. My humble suggestion is to tap into some of the Armenian resources in America where educating others on their culture is part of their mission. Try these:

Armenian Youth Federation
104 N Belmont, Suite 306
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 507-1933

Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc.
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-2562

Armenian Museum of Fresno
1300 E Shaw Ave Ste 149
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 243-5880