Find out how popular the first name Jasaya has been for the last 7 years (from 2007 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jasaya by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Jasaya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jasaya.

The history of the first name Jasaya

The name Jasaya has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ia" meaning "life" and "saya" meaning "to shine," suggesting a meaning of "shining life" or "radiant life."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jasaya can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to around 2800 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high priestess named Jasaya who served in the temple dedicated to the Sumerian goddess Inanna.

In later times, the name Jasaya appears to have been adopted and adapted by various cultures across the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. In ancient Greek texts, there are references to a philosopher named Jasaya who lived in the 5th century BCE and was known for his teachings on the nature of the soul.

During the Byzantine era, a Christian monk named Jasaya is recorded as having lived in the 6th century CE and authored several influential theological treatises. His works were widely studied and disseminated throughout the Eastern Orthodox Christian communities of the time.

In the 12th century, a notable figure in Islamic history was Jasaya al-Muqaddasi, an Arab traveler, and geographer who embarked on extensive journeys across the Islamic world and documented his observations in a famous book titled "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions."

Another prominent individual with the name Jasaya was a 16th-century Persian poet and mystic who was renowned for his lyrical works celebrating divine love and spiritual enlightenment. His collection of poetry, known as the "Divan of Jasaya," remains widely studied and appreciated in Persian literature to this day.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Jasaya, a name that has traveled across different cultures and eras, carrying with it the essence of its ancient Sumerian roots and the symbolism of a radiant and vibrant life.

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