Find out how popular the first name Cambra has been for the last 24 years (from 1974 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cambra by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Cambra is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cambra.

The history of the first name Cambra

The name Cambra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe, particularly in the region now known as Britain and Ireland. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "camb," meaning "crooked" or "bent," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a geographical feature such as a winding river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cambra can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional stories and folklore dating back to the Middle Ages. In these texts, Cambra is mentioned as the name of a legendary figure, though the specifics of their role or significance have been lost to time.

During the Roman occupation of Britain, the name Cambra was sometimes Latinized as "Cambria," which became the Roman name for the region now known as Wales. This connection suggests that the name may have held particular importance or prominence among the Celtic tribes inhabiting that area.

In the 6th century, a Welsh prince named Cambra ap Peredur is recorded as having lived and ruled over a territory in what is now southwestern Wales. His name suggests that the name Cambra was in use among the Welsh nobility during this period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Cambra was a 9th-century Welsh scholar and poet known as Cambra the Wise. He is credited with preserving and recording many of the ancient Welsh legends and tales that have survived to this day.

In the 12th century, a monk named Cambra is mentioned in the chronicles of the Cistercian abbey of Tintern in Wales. This record provides evidence that the name was also used within religious orders during the Middle Ages.

While the name Cambra has fallen out of common use in more recent times, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage and linguistic history of the Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland.

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