Find out how popular the first name Abyade has been for the last 2 years (from 2005 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abyade by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Abyade is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Abyade.

The history of the first name Abyade

The name Abyade finds its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian cultures of the Fertile Crescent region, which is modern-day Iraq, Syria, and parts of Turkey. It is believed to have emerged around the 3rd millennium BCE, during the time of the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations.

The name Abyade is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "abyaddu," which translates to "servant of the moon god." This connection to lunar deities suggests that the name may have held religious significance or been associated with celestial worship practices in ancient Mesopotamia.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Abyade can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Ur, dating back to the 21st century BCE. These inscriptions indicate that Abyade was a name given to individuals, possibly priests or devotees, associated with the cult of the moon god Nanna (also known as Sin).

In the 1st millennium BCE, during the Neo-Assyrian period, the name Abyade appears in several administrative records and legal documents from the cities of Nineveh and Assur. These records suggest that individuals bearing this name held various positions within the bureaucratic and administrative systems of the Assyrian Empire.

One notable historical figure with the name Abyade was a high-ranking official who served under the Assyrian king Sennacherib in the 7th century BCE. He is mentioned in an inscribed prism that details Sennacherib's military campaigns and construction projects.

Another individual named Abyade is recorded in the Akkadian epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," which dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. In the epic, Abyade is portrayed as a wise elder who advises the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his journey.

During the Neo-Babylonian period, around the 6th century BCE, the name Abyade appears in several business contracts and legal documents from the city of Babylon. This suggests that individuals with this name were involved in commercial and legal affairs within the Babylonian society.

In the later centuries, the name Abyade seems to have fallen out of common usage, likely due to the decline of the ancient Mesopotamian cultures and the rise of other civilizations in the region. However, its historical roots and connections to lunar deities and ancient Mesopotamian traditions have been preserved through various archaeological and literary records.

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