Find out how popular the first name Deida has been for the last 1 years (from 1990 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deida by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deida.

The history of the first name Deida

The name Deida is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, around 1500 BC to 600 BC. It is derived from the Sanskrit root word "deva," which means "divine" or "heavenly." This suggests that the name Deida may have had spiritual or religious connotations in its earliest usage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deida can be traced back to the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BC. In this ancient text, Deida is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers in the great battle of Kurukshetra.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd to 6th centuries AD, the name Deida gained popularity among the ruling classes. One notable figure from this period was Deida Gupta, a Brahmin scholar and advisor to the Gupta king Chandragupta II, who reigned from 375 to 415 AD.

In the 11th century, a famous Buddhist monk and scholar from Tibet, known as Deida Khandro, traveled to India to study and translate ancient Sanskrit texts. He is credited with bringing many important Buddhist teachings and practices to Tibet, contributing significantly to the spread of Buddhism in the region.

Moving forward in history, the name Deida also found its way into Islamic culture. In the 13th century, there was a renowned Sufi saint and philosopher named Deida al-Din Rumi, who was born in present-day Afghanistan in 1207 and died in 1273. His poetic works and teachings on love, spirituality, and the divine have had a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and literature.

In more recent times, one notable figure with the name Deida was Deida Wilcox, an American artist and sculptor who lived from 1819 to 1892. She was renowned for her intricate marble sculptures, many of which can still be found in museums and art galleries across the United States.

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