Find out how popular the first name Jamane has been for the last 36 years (from 1976 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jamane by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Jamane is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jamane.

The history of the first name Jamane

The given name Jamane has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken across the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region between the 8th century BCE and the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Aramaic root word "jmn," which means "right-hand" or "fortunate." In some dialects of Aramaic, it was also associated with the concepts of strength, power, and prosperity.

Jamane was a relatively common name among the Aramaic-speaking communities of the ancient Levant, particularly in regions such as modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Turkey and Iraq. The earliest known mention of the name can be traced back to an inscription found in the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra, dated around the 3rd century CE.

In the centuries following the spread of Christianity and Islam, the name Jamane gained popularity among various ethnic and religious groups throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It was particularly favored by Arabic-speaking populations, who adapted the name to fit their linguistic and cultural traditions.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Jamane was a prominent Christian scholar and theologian from Damascus, Syria, who lived in the 7th century CE. Known as Jamane ibn al-Kalbi, he was renowned for his contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and literature.

Another notable figure with the name Jamane was a Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE. Jamane al-Din Rumi, often referred to simply as Rumi, was a highly influential figure in the Sufi tradition and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets and spiritual teachers in Islamic history.

During the Medieval period, the name Jamane also found its way into the Arabic-speaking regions of North Africa, particularly in modern-day Morocco and Algeria. One prominent individual bearing this name was Jamane ibn Masoud, a 13th-century Moroccan scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy.

In the 15th century, a famous Ottoman statesman and diplomat named Jamane Mehmed Pasha served as the Grand Vizier (prime minister) of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II, playing a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

Another notable figure with the name Jamane was a 17th-century Iranian calligrapher and artist named Jamane al-Din Ali. He was renowned for his mastery of the Persian nasta'liq calligraphic style and his intricate illuminated manuscripts, which are now considered treasures of Islamic art.

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