Find out how popular the first name Jarid has been for the last 43 years (from 1974 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jarid by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Jarid is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jarid.

The history of the first name Jarid

The name Jarid has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jarid," which means "palm frond" or "branch," symbolizing growth, resilience, and connection to nature.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jarid can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as a metaphor for strength and endurance. The Quran verse states, "And the palm trees, with sheathed clusters of dates, furnish provision and excellent nourishment for men" (Quran 19:25).

In the 8th century CE, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist named Jarid ibn Mu'adh al-Azdi lived in Basra, modern-day Iraq. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic law.

Another notable figure bearing the name Jarid was Jarid al-Kabir, a 10th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary positions and contributing to the field of trigonometry.

During the 12th century, a famous Sufi mystic and poet named Jarid al-Din al-Rumi, also known as Mevlana Rumi, lived in present-day Turkey. His poetic works, such as the Masnavi, have had a profound impact on Islamic spirituality and are widely regarded as masterpieces of Persian literature.

In more recent history, Jarid Lukosevicius (1913-1995) was a Lithuanian-American basketball player who played for the Chicago Gears in the National Basketball League. He is considered one of the pioneers of the game and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985.

Jarid Manos (born 1985) is a contemporary American film producer and director, known for his work on the critically acclaimed films "Monsters and Men" (2018) and "Residue" (2020), which explore themes of identity, race, and social justice.

The name Jarid has a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, while also being carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields throughout history.

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