Jeneng "khash" asale saka kata kerja Armenia ( ), sing tegese "nggodhok". Saka tembung kasebut, mula diarani "khashoy", kasebut dening sawetara panulis Armeni abad pertengahan, kalebu Grigor Magistros (abad kaping 11), Mkhitar Heratsi (abad ka-12), lan Yesayi Nchetsi (abad ka-13).