Find out how popular the first name Eita has been for the last 10 years (from 2008 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eita by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Eita is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eita.

The history of the first name Eita

The name Eita is believed to have its origins in Japan, where it is a traditional masculine given name. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 8th century CE, during the Nara period of Japanese history.

Eita is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "ei" meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing," and "ta" meaning "rice field." Thus, the name may have originally referred to someone who owned or worked on a prosperous rice farm or plantation.

In ancient Japanese folklore and literature, there are several references to individuals bearing the name Eita. One notable example is Eita no Sukune, a legendary samurai warrior who is said to have lived during the late Heian period (794-1185 CE).

The earliest recorded historical figure with the name Eita is Eita Hidefusa, a Japanese nobleman and military commander who lived from 1188 to 1230 CE. He played a significant role in the Gempei War, a conflict between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate.

Another famous Eita from Japanese history is Eita Masanori, a 16th-century samurai and retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan. He was known for his loyalty and bravery in battle, and his exploits are recorded in several historical chronicles of the time.

Moving forward in time, Eita Hiromitsu (1646-1703) was a prominent Japanese scholar and poet during the Edo period. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the haiku form of poetry and for his influential literary works.

In more recent times, Eita Yutaka (1881-1942) was a Japanese author and playwright who wrote extensively about the lives of ordinary people and the challenges they faced in a rapidly modernizing Japan.

While the name Eita has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and regions around the world. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply rooted in its Japanese origins and the rich tapestry of Japanese history and tradition.

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