Find out how popular the first name Eyasu has been for the last 21 years (from 2002 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eyasu by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Eyasu is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eyasu.

The history of the first name Eyasu

The name Eyasu has its origins in the Amharic language of Ethiopia. Amharic is a Semitic language that traces its roots back to the ancient Ge'ez language used in the region during antiquity. Eyasu is derived from the Ge'ez word "iyäsus" which means "Jesus" or "savior".

The name Eyasu has a long history of use in Ethiopia, dating back centuries. It appears in various historical records and texts from the region. For example, the name is found in the Kebrä Nägäst, a 14th-century account of the history and lineage of the Solomonic dynasty that ruled Ethiopia.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eyasu is Eyasu I, who reigned as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1682 to 1706. He was also known as Iyasu the Great. Another notable figure with this name was Eyasu II, who ruled as Emperor of Ethiopia from 1730 to 1755.

In the 19th century, Eyasu IV was a brief ruler of Ethiopia, reigning from 1865 to 1868. He was deposed and ultimately executed by Emperor Yohannes IV. Decades later, Lij Eyasu was the designated heir to the Ethiopian throne in the early 20th century, but he was sidelined and passed over for the succession.

Outside of Ethiopia, one of the most famous individuals with the name Eyasu was Eyasu Mergia, an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the Boston Marathon in 1988. He was born in 1956 and had a successful athletic career, representing Ethiopia in various international competitions.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Eyasu. Throughout the centuries, the name has maintained its significance and cultural importance in Ethiopia, reflecting its deep roots in the region's language and history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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