Find out how popular the first name Autom has been for the last 3 years (from 2001 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Autom by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Autom is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Autom.

The history of the first name Autom

The name Autom has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "autum," meaning "self-created" or "self-generated." The name is believed to have been given to children born during significant celestial events, such as eclipses or meteor showers, which were seen as signs of divine intervention or self-creation.

The earliest recorded use of the name Autom can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city-state of Uruk, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets mention an individual named Autom-ili, which translates to "Autom, the city's protector." This suggests that the name was already in use during the Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamian history.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Autom was a high priest of the god Enki in the city of Eridu, around 2200 BCE. This Autom is mentioned in several religious texts, including the Sumerian creation myth, where he is credited with preserving the knowledge of the gods during the great flood.

In the 1st century BCE, there was a prominent scholar and philosopher named Autom of Antioch, who wrote extensively on the nature of the soul and its relationship with the divine. His works were widely studied and influenced later philosophers, such as Plotinus and Porphyry.

During the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565 CE), there was a general named Autom who played a significant role in the wars against the Sasanian Empire. He is mentioned in several historical accounts, including the works of the historian Procopius of Caesarea.

Another notable figure was Autom the Scribe, a monk who lived in the 9th century CE in the monastery of Saint Catherine's on Mount Sinai. He is credited with transcribing and preserving numerous ancient manuscripts, including works of Greek philosophy and early Christian texts.

In the 12th century, there was a Persian mathematician and astronomer named Autom al-Tusi, who made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry. His works were widely studied and influenced later scholars in the Islamic world and Europe.

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