Find out how popular the first name Dj has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dj by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dj is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Dj being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 27 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dj.

The history of the first name Dj

The given name Dj has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the word 'dej' which means 'village' or 'rural settlement'. It first emerged during the medieval period in regions that are now part of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Dj can be found in the epic Persian poem 'Shahnameh' written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. The name appears as a character in several stories within the epic, often referring to individuals of humble rural backgrounds.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dj was Dj al-Din Attar, a renowned Persian poet, and theorist of Sufism who lived between 1145 and 1221. His works, such as 'The Conference of the Birds' and 'The Book of Secrets', are considered masterpieces of Persian literature.

In the 13th century, Dj al-Din Rumi, a Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic, was born in 1207 in the city of Balkh, which is now part of Afghanistan. His poetic works, particularly the 'Masnavi', have had a profound influence on Persian literature and Sufism.

Another notable figure with the name Dj was Dj al-Din al-Idrissi, an Arab geographer, and cartographer who lived in the 12th century. He is best known for his work 'Nuzhat al-Mushtaq fi Ikhtiraq al-Afaq', which included one of the earliest known world maps and detailed descriptions of various regions.

In the 14th century, Dj al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath, and scholar, made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He is credited with developing a highly accurate model for planetary motion and establishing one of the earliest observatories in the region.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Dj, which has its roots in the Persian language and culture, often associated with rural or village backgrounds, and has been carried by poets, scholars, and intellectuals over the centuries.

Data source

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