Find out how popular the first name Avontay has been for the last 13 years (from 2000 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Avontay by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Avontay is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Avontay.

The history of the first name Avontay

The given name Avontay originates from the Hittite language, an ancient Indo-European language spoken in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) around 1600-1180 BC. It is derived from the Hittite words "awan" meaning "earth" and "taya" meaning "to lead", suggesting a meaning along the lines of "leader of the land" or "ruler of the earth".

The name first appeared in cuneiform inscriptions found in the ruins of the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa, dating back to the 14th century BC. These inscriptions recorded the names of Hittite kings and nobles, indicating that Avontay was a name associated with royalty and high social status.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Avontay was a Hittite prince who lived around 1300 BC. He was the son of King Tudhaliya III and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Hittite Empire during his father's reign.

In the 9th century BC, an Assyrian scribe named Avontay was renowned for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of ancient Mesopotamian texts. He is credited with transcribing and preserving many important cuneiform tablets from the libraries of Nineveh and Assur.

During the Byzantine era, a Greek philosopher and scholar named Avontay lived in the 5th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Constantinople and wrote several treatises on metaphysics, ethics, and the natural sciences, which influenced the development of Byzantine thought and culture.

In the 11th century AD, Avontay was the name of a Kurdish chieftain who led a rebellion against the Seljuk Turks in the region of modern-day Iran. His revolt was eventually crushed, but he became a legendary figure in Kurdish folklore, celebrated for his bravery and defiance against foreign rule.

Another notable individual named Avontay was a 14th-century Armenian architect who designed and oversaw the construction of several renowned churches and monasteries in the region, including the Monastery of Geghard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable rock-cut architecture.

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