Find out how popular the first name Atreal has been for the last 2 years (from 2004 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Atreal by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Atreal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Atreal.

The history of the first name Atreal

The name Atreal has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "at" meaning "father" and "real" meaning "great", suggesting that the name could have been used to signify "great father" or "revered ancestor".

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Atreal can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Atreal is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a wise elder who advises the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his journey.

During the Babylonian era, around 1800 BC, the name Atreal was also used as a title for high-ranking officials and priests in the region. This lends further credence to the idea that the name was associated with wisdom, leadership, and respect.

In ancient Greek records from around 600 BC, there is a reference to an Athenian philosopher named Atreal, who is said to have been a student of Pythagoras. While little is known about this figure, his existence suggests that the name had spread to the Greek world by that time.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Atreal was a Byzantine general who lived in the 10th century AD. Atreal the Younger, as he was known, played a crucial role in defending the Byzantine Empire against Arab invasions and was celebrated for his military prowess.

Another notable Atreal was a 12th-century monk and scholar from the Cluniac order in France. Atreal of Cluny was renowned for his expertise in theology and his contributions to the development of scholastic philosophy.

In the 15th century, there was an Italian Renaissance painter named Atreal Spinelli, who was active in Florence and is known for his frescoes in the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Moving forward in history, Atreal Baudin was a French naval officer and explorer who was part of the expedition that first explored and mapped the coast of Australia in the early 19th century.

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