Find out how popular the first name Alerah has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alerah by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Alerah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alerah.

The history of the first name Alerah

The name Alerah is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "alu" meaning "city" and "rahu" meaning "great" or "mighty". The name could therefore be interpreted as "mighty city" or "great city".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alerah can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk, which was one of the first major cities in the world. These inscriptions reference an individual named Alerah who was a high-ranking official or priest during the reign of the Sumerian king Gilgamesh, around 2700 BCE.

In ancient Sumerian mythology, Alerah was also the name of a minor deity associated with the protection of cities and urban settlements. This deity was often depicted in artwork and carvings as a powerful warrior or guardian figure, further reinforcing the meaning of the name as "mighty city".

Throughout the centuries, the name Alerah has appeared in various historical records and texts from the ancient Near East. For example, in the 7th century BCE, an Assyrian king named Alerah ruled over the city of Nineveh, one of the largest and most influential cities of the Assyrian Empire.

Another notable individual with the name Alerah was a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 10th century CE. This Alerah was renowned for his writings on ethics, metaphysics, and political theory, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.

In the 13th century CE, there was also a prominent Muslim religious leader named Alerah who was instrumental in the spread of Islam throughout parts of Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Other examples of individuals named Alerah throughout history include a 16th century Ottoman architect who designed several notable mosques and palaces in Istanbul, and a 19th century Egyptian poet and writer whose works were influential in the literary renaissance of the Arabic language.

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