Find out how popular the first name Itiya has been for the last 1 years (from 2019 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Itiya by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Itiya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Itiya.

The history of the first name Itiya

The name Itiya is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken on the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Itih," which means "thus" or "in this manner." The name is thought to have gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Rig Veda, a collection of ancient Hindu sacred texts composed between 1500 BCE and 1200 BCE. In the Rig Veda, there are references to an individual named Itiya, who is believed to have been a renowned scholar or sage during that time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Itiya. One such person was Itiya Narayana (1285 CE - 1368 CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Vijayanagar Empire in present-day Karnataka, India. His works, including the Narayaniya, a poetic retelling of the life of Lord Vishnu, are widely studied and celebrated in the literary circles of South India.

Another prominent figure with the name Itiya was Itiya Sarvajna (1450 CE - 1525 CE), a revered philosopher and logician from the Navya-Nyaya school of Indian philosophy. His treatises on logic and epistemology, such as the Sarvajna-Siddhi, were highly influential and are still studied by scholars of Indian philosophy today.

In the realm of religion, Itiya Upanishad (born around 800 BCE) was a renowned sage and author of the Itiya Upanishad, one of the minor Upanishads of Hinduism. This ancient text delves into the concepts of self-realization and the nature of the ultimate reality, and is revered by spiritual seekers and scholars alike.

Another notable figure was Itiya Devi (1620 CE - 1705 CE), a celebrated poet and mystic from Bengal, India. Her devotional poetry, imbued with profound spiritual insights, is considered a treasure trove of Bengali literature and has inspired countless individuals on their spiritual journeys.

Lastly, Itiya Srinivasa Rao (1875 CE - 1942 CE) was a pioneering Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the theory of relativity. His groundbreaking work on the dynamics of binary star systems and the motion of particles in curved spacetime earned him international recognition.

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