Find out how popular the first name Acsa has been for the last 22 years (from 2002 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Acsa by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Acsa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Acsa.

The history of the first name Acsa

The given name Acsa has its origins in the ancient Egyptian language, dating back to the third millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Egyptian word "akhs," which means "life" or "to live." This name was popular among the ancient Egyptians, who revered the concept of eternal life and the afterlife.

One of the earliest known references to the name Acsa can be found in the Pyramid Texts, a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary inscriptions from the Old Kingdom period (c. 2686–2181 BCE). These texts were inscribed on the walls of pyramids and contained spells and incantations intended to help the deceased pharaohs in their journey to the afterlife.

In the Middle Kingdom period (c. 2055–1650 BCE), the name Acsa gained further prominence, as evidenced by its appearance in several historical records and inscriptions. One notable figure from this era was Acsa, the daughter of Pharaoh Senusret II, who lived around 1897–1878 BCE.

During the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1070 BCE), the name Acsa continued to be used, and it is mentioned in several religious texts and temple inscriptions. One famous bearer of this name was Acsa, the daughter of Ramesses II, who lived around 1303–1213 BCE and served as a priestess in the cult of the goddess Isis.

In the Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–641 CE), the name Acsa underwent some changes in spelling and pronunciation, but it remained in use among the Egyptian population. One notable figure from this era was Acsa, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Alexandria around the 2nd century CE.

Over the centuries, the name Acsa has been carried by various historical figures, including Acsa, a Nubian queen who ruled in the 6th century CE, and Acsa, a renowned poet and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE in the Fatimid Caliphate.

While the name Acsa is relatively rare in modern times, it continues to be used in some Egyptian and Middle Eastern communities, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and ancient traditions of the Egyptian civilization.

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