Find out how popular the first name Jaran has been for the last 35 years (from 1978 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaran by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Jaran is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jaran.

The history of the first name Jaran

The name Jaran is believed to have originated from the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "jaran" meaning "deer" or "gazelle." This name has its roots in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, and can be traced back to the pre-Islamic era.

In the historic Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 AD, there is a character named Jaran who was a warrior and nobleman. This literary work provides one of the earliest recorded instances of the name's usage.

During the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from 550 BC to 330 BC, there are records of individuals bearing the name Jaran. One notable example is Jaran, son of Darius the Great, who served as a military commander and satrap (governor) under his father's reign.

In the medieval period, the name Jaran was found among the Persian aristocracy and nobility. One famous bearer of the name was Jaran al-Din Mahmud, a 13th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.

Another historical figure with the name Jaran was Jaran Khan, a 16th-century Persian military leader and governor who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire under Shah Ismail I.

Throughout the centuries, the name Jaran has also been used in various regions influenced by Persian culture, such as Central Asia and parts of the Middle East. In modern times, it continues to be a popular name among Persian and Iranian communities around the world.

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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