Find out how popular the first name Cerisa has been for the last 1 years (from 1977 to 1977) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cerisa by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Cerisa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1977, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cerisa.

The history of the first name Cerisa

The name Cerisa has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to around the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "kera," meaning "horn," which was a symbol of power, strength, and fertility in ancient Greek mythology.

In ancient Greek texts, the name Cerisa was sometimes associated with the goddess Artemis, the virgin huntress and protector of young girls. Cerisa was also mentioned in some ancient Greek plays and poems, though the specific references have been lost to history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cerisa dates back to the 3rd century BC, when a Greek woman by that name was mentioned in a historical document from the city of Athens. However, it was not a particularly common name in ancient Greece.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Cerisa. One of the earliest was Cerisa of Tarsus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD and wrote extensively on the nature of virtue and ethics.

In the 12th century, there was a Cerisa of Byzantium, a Byzantine noblewoman and patron of the arts who sponsored the construction of several churches and monasteries in the city of Constantinople.

During the Renaissance period, Cerisa Orsini (1450-1510) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of artists and writers such as Michelangelo and Raphael.

In more modern times, Cerisa Pieri (1887-1957) was an Italian operatic soprano who performed in many of the major opera houses of Europe in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Cerisa Browning (1920-2005), an American poet and literary critic who was a prominent figure in the Beat Generation literary movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

While the name Cerisa has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has remained a relatively rare and unique name throughout history, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing it over the centuries.

Data source

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