Find out how popular the first name Hooman has been for the last 17 years (from 1977 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hooman by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Hooman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hooman.

The history of the first name Hooman

The name Hooman originates from the ancient Persian language and can be traced back to around the 6th century BCE in the region of modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "hoomaneh," which means "kind" or "benevolent."

In the Avestan language, one of the oldest Iranian languages, the name was spelled as "Humana" and was associated with concepts of wisdom, compassion, and virtue. It held a prominent place in the Zoroastrian religion and was often used as a name for priests or scholars.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Hooman can be found in the Achaemenid inscriptions of King Darius the Great, who ruled the Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking official named Hooman, who served in the king's court.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hooman. In the 9th century CE, Hooman ibn Ishaq al-Khwarizmi was a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra. He lived from around 780 to 850 CE.

Another prominent figure was Hooman Isfahani, a Persian poet and scholar who lived during the 11th century CE. He was known for his mastery of Arabic and Persian literature and served as a court poet under the Seljuk rulers.

In the 13th century, Hooman Qazwini was a Persian physician and philosopher who wrote extensively on medicine, philosophy, and astronomy. He lived from around 1210 to 1283 CE and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.

During the 16th century, Hooman Uzbek was a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Bengal and was granted the title of "Khan" by the Mughal emperor Akbar.

In more recent times, Hooman Majd was an Iranian-American writer and author born in 1957. He has written several books exploring Iranian culture and history, including "The Ayatollah Begs to Differ" and "The Immigrant's Son."

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