Find out how popular the first name Beshoy has been for the last 6 years (from 2015 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Beshoy by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Beshoy is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Beshoy.

The history of the first name Beshoy

The name Beshoy originates from the Coptic language, which is the liturgical language used by the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt. It is derived from the Coptic word "pishoi," which means "the consecrated one" or "the sanctified one."

Beshoy is a masculine name that has been used in Egypt for centuries, particularly within the Coptic Christian community. The name is closely associated with St. Bishoy, also known as St. Bishoi or St. Pshoi, who was a renowned Coptic monk and ascetic who lived in the 4th century AD.

St. Bishoy was born in the Nile Delta region of Egypt and is revered as one of the most influential figures in the early Coptic Church. He founded several monasteries and is credited with establishing the monastic tradition in Egypt. The Monastery of St. Bishoy, located in the Wadi El Natrun desert, is one of the oldest and most important Coptic monasteries in the country.

The name Beshoy can be found in various ancient Coptic texts and hagiographies, which document the life and teachings of St. Bishoy. These texts have played a significant role in preserving the name and its connection to the Coptic tradition.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Beshoy:

1. Beshoy (4th century AD), the Coptic saint and founder of monasteries in Egypt.
2. Beshoy the Scribe (9th century AD), a Coptic scholar and calligrapher who transcribed numerous manuscripts.
3. Beshoy the Martyr (10th century AD), a Coptic Christian who was martyred during the Fatimid rule in Egypt.
4. Beshoy Kamil (1892-1962), an Egyptian Coptic writer and historian who wrote extensively about Coptic culture and literature.
5. Beshoy El-Behery (1880-1963), an Egyptian Coptic monk and author who served as the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church from 1944 to 1963.

The name Beshoy has remained popular within the Coptic Christian community in Egypt and among Egyptian diaspora communities around the world, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of Coptic culture and tradition.

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