Find out how popular the first name Bisrat has been for the last 3 years (from 2017 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bisrat by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Bisrat is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bisrat.

The history of the first name Bisrat

The name Bisrat has its origins in the Amharic language, which is one of the Semitic languages spoken in Ethiopia. Amharic is descended from the ancient Ge'ez language, and the name Bisrat can be traced back to this ancient language.

The name Bisrat is derived from the Ge'ez root word "bsrt," which means "good news" or "gospel." It is believed to have been a popular name among Christian communities in Ethiopia, where the Ge'ez language was used for religious and literary purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bisrat can be found in the Ge'ez version of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah. In this text, the term "bsrt" is used to refer to the "good news" of the coming of the Messiah.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bisrat. One of the earliest recorded figures was Bisrat Amlak, an Ethiopian military leader who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the conflict between the Christian Kingdom of Ethiopia and the Muslim Sultanate of Ifat.

Another prominent figure was Bisrat Gebremikael, an Ethiopian writer and poet who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Amharic literature and is known for his works that celebrated Ethiopian culture and traditions.

In the 20th century, Bisrat Worku was a renowned Ethiopian artist and painter. Born in 1932, he is remembered for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Ethiopian life, landscapes, and religious scenes.

Bisrat Yalew, born in 1964, is a contemporary Ethiopian long-distance runner who won multiple international marathons and held the world record for the women's 25km road race.

Bisrat Gebremedihin, born in 1986, is a current Ethiopian long-distance runner who has won several prestigious marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2016 and the Chicago Marathon in 2018.

Data source

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