Find out how popular the first name Arrya has been for the last 11 years (from 2012 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arrya by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Arrya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Arrya.

The history of the first name Arrya

The name Arrya is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-European languages and the root of many modern languages spoken in South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "arya," which means "noble" or "honorable."

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the term "arya" was used to refer to the Indo-Aryan people who settled in the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. It was also used to describe the highest social class in the traditional Hindu caste system.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arrya can be found in the ancient Indian epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the text, there is a character named Arjuna, which is a variation of the name Arrya.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arrya or its variations. One of the most famous was Arrian, a Greek historian, and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is best known for his work "Anabasis Alexandri," which is a comprehensive account of the military campaigns of Alexander the Great.

Another prominent figure was Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is considered one of the greatest scholars of classical India and is credited with developing the concept of zero and creating a system of notation that influenced the development of modern mathematics.

In the 12th century, there was an Iranian poet and philosopher named Arya-i Tus, who was renowned for his contributions to Persian literature and his teachings on Sufism.

In more recent times, Arya Samaj was a Hindu reform movement founded in 1875 by Dayananda Saraswati, whose birth name was Mulashankar Tiwari. The movement aimed to revive the ancient Vedic traditions and promote social reforms.

Another notable figure was Arya Nayudamma, an Indian social reformer and activist who fought against the caste system and advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged classes in the early 20th century.

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