Find out how popular the first name Arianie has been for the last 10 years (from 2009 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arianie by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Arianie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Arianie.

The history of the first name Arianie

The name Arianie is derived from the ancient Greek language and can be traced back to the early Byzantine era, around the 5th century AD. It is believed to have its roots in the Greek word "arianē," meaning "very holy" or "sacred." This name was particularly popular among the Greek Orthodox Christian communities of the Byzantine Empire, which spanned across parts of modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans.

One of the earliest known references to the name Arianie can be found in the writings of the renowned Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. He mentioned a woman named Arianie who was a prominent figure in the court of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Arianie remained prevalent in Eastern Orthodox Christian communities. One notable bearer of this name was Arianie of Novgorod, a Russian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Novgorod Republic.

In the late Byzantine period, the name Arianie was also adopted by some Armenian Christians. One such individual was Arianie Vartabed, a 13th-century Armenian scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the study of the Armenian language and literature.

As the Byzantine Empire gradually declined and fell to the Ottoman Turks, the name Arianie became less common, although it continued to be used sporadically in Greek and Eastern European communities. In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named Arianie Tzortzi, a Greek Renaissance poet and scholar who lived on the island of Crete.

Another historical figure bearing this name was Arianie Mavrokordatos, an influential 18th-century Greek noblewoman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the cultural and educational revival of the Greek people during the Ottoman period.

While the name Arianie has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a strong connection to its Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian roots. Its meaning of "very holy" or "sacred" has imbued it with a sense of reverence and spirituality, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep historical and cultural significance.

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