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

Popularity of Ayten by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ayten.

The history of the first name Ayten

Ayten is a feminine given name with origins in the Turkic languages. It is derived from the Turkish name Ayten, which is a compound of the Turkish words "ay" meaning moon and "tan" meaning dawn or daybreak. The name can be translated to mean "moon at dawn" or "moonlight."

The name has been in use among the Turkic peoples of Central Asia and the Middle East for centuries. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 8th century CE, during the height of the Islamic Golden Age. It was particularly popular among the Seljuk Turks and later the Ottoman Turks.

In ancient Turkic mythology, the moon was often associated with feminine beauty, fertility, and the cycles of nature. The name Ayten reflects this cultural significance, evoking imagery of the moon's soft glow at the break of dawn.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ayten was Ayten Hatun, a renowned 13th-century poet and calligrapher from the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. Her works were celebrated for their elegance and mastery of the Arabic script.

Another notable figure was Ayten Sultan, a 16th-century Ottoman princess and the daughter of Sultan Selim II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her philanthropic efforts in supporting the construction of mosques, schools, and public fountains.

In the 19th century, Ayten Sefiha was a celebrated Turkish actress and singer. She was a pioneering figure in the early years of Turkish theatre and is remembered for her contributions to the development of traditional Turkish music and performance arts.

Ayten Alpman (1927-2012) was a Turkish singer and actress who achieved widespread fame in the mid-20th century. She was known for her powerful voice and her performances in numerous Turkish films and stage productions.

More recently, Ayten Amin (born 1964) is an Egyptian-Turkish novelist and screenwriter. Her works often explore themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and the experiences of women in contemporary Middle Eastern societies.

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