Find out how popular the first name Esquiel has been for the last 1 years (from 1978 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Esquiel by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Esquiel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Esquiel.

The history of the first name Esquiel

The name Esquiel is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to ancient biblical times. The name is a combination of two Hebrew words, "Esqu" meaning "fire" or "passion," and "El," which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Esquiel can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor figure who was a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. While not a central character, this reference suggests that the name held significance within the ancient Israelite culture.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Esquiel was relatively uncommon, though it did appear sporadically in various historical records and documents from the region that is now known as the Levant. One notable individual who bore this name was Esquiel ibn Yahuda, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century in what is now present-day Spain.

In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence among certain Christian communities, particularly in parts of Europe where there was a strong interest in studying and preserving ancient Hebrew texts and traditions. One individual of note from this period was Esquiel Fernández, a Spanish priest and theologian who wrote extensively on biblical exegesis and the interpretation of Hebrew scriptures.

Another historical figure who carried the name Esquiel was Esquiel Gutiérrez, a 17th-century Spanish explorer and navigator who took part in several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with mapping and documenting various regions of the Caribbean and Central America.

In more recent times, the name Esquiel has remained relatively uncommon, though it has continued to be used sporadically in certain cultural and religious contexts. One notable individual from the 20th century who bore this name was Esquiel Nasi, a Turkish-born Jewish businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in supporting and advocating for the Jewish community in the early decades of the 20th century.

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