Find out how popular the first name Jasom has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jasom by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jasom is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jasom.

The history of the first name Jasom

The name Jasom originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja," meaning "exalted," and "som," meaning "leader" or "ruler." The name was initially used in the region of Mesopotamia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.

Jasom appears in several cuneiform tablets and clay tablets from the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations, often referring to influential figures or leaders in various city-states. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, there is a character named Jasom who is described as a wise and respected elder.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jasom was a Sumerian scribe and scholar who lived around 2500 BCE. He is credited with the compilation of several important texts on astronomy, mathematics, and the Sumerian pantheon of deities.

In the 8th century BCE, there was a prominent Assyrian ruler named Jasom who ruled the city-state of Ashur. He is known for his military conquests and for expanding the Assyrian Empire's territory and influence.

During the Hellenistic period, a Greek philosopher named Jasom lived in the 3rd century BCE. He was a follower of the Peripatetic school of philosophy and wrote several treatises on ethics and metaphysics, though most of his works have been lost to time.

In the 5th century CE, a Sassanid Persian scholar and physician named Jasom made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He is credited with the compilation of a comprehensive medical encyclopedia that was widely studied and referenced throughout the Middle Ages.

Another notable figure with the name Jasom was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from modern-day Iran. His spiritual verses and teachings had a profound influence on Persian literature and Islamic mysticism.

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