Find out how popular the first name Aesira has been for the last 2 years (from 2023 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Aesira by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Aesira.

The history of the first name Aesira

The name Aesira has its origins in ancient Norse mythology and is derived from the Old Norse word "ás", meaning "god" or "deity". It is believed to have been the name of one of the female deities in the Norse pantheon, often associated with love, fertility, and beauty.

In the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems dating back to the 13th century, there are references to an entity known as "Aesir", which was the collective term used to describe the principal gods and goddesses of Norse mythology. While the exact meaning and origin of the name Aesira are not explicitly stated in these texts, it is believed to have been derived from this term.

The earliest recorded use of the name Aesira can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in Icelandic sagas and manuscripts. One notable example is the Völsunga saga, a legendary Icelandic tale that dates back to the late 13th or early 14th century, which mentions a character named Aesira.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aesira, though their exact birthdates and years of death are often difficult to pinpoint due to the scarcity of records from that time period.

One such person was Aesira Þorvaldssdóttir, a renowned skald (poet) and storyteller from Iceland in the 11th century. Her works, though not fully preserved, are said to have greatly influenced the development of Icelandic literature and oral traditions.

Another notable Aesira was Aesira Hákonardóttir, a Norwegian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several churches and monasteries in Norway.

In the 16th century, there was an Icelandic scholar and historian named Aesira Jónsdóttir, who was renowned for her extensive knowledge of Norse mythology and her translations of ancient Icelandic texts.

The name Aesira also appeared in Swedish historical records, with Aesira Svensdotter, a prominent landowner and benefactor from the 17th century, who was known for her charitable works and her support of local churches and schools.

Lastly, Aesira Eriksdotter was a Swedish artist and poet from the 18th century, whose works were greatly inspired by Norse mythology and folklore. Her paintings and poems often depicted scenes from the Norse sagas and celebrated the strength and resilience of the Norse gods and goddesses.

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