Find out how popular the first name Jazmari has been for the last 14 years (from 2002 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jazmari by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Jazmari is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jazmari.

The history of the first name Jazmari

The name Jazmari has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, specifically deriving from the Aramaic word "jazmar," which means "to adorn" or "to embellish." This name is believed to have first emerged during the latter part of the first millennium BCE, when Aramaic was a widely spoken language across the region.

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Yazmar" or "Yazmar," reflecting the phonetic variations of Aramaic dialects. As the centuries passed, the name gradually evolved into its modern spelling of "Jazmari," likely influenced by the Arabic and Persian languages that later became dominant in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jazmari can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar Al-Tabari, who lived from 838 to 923 CE. In his monumental work, "History of the Prophets and Kings," Al-Tabari mentions a minor figure named Jazmari ibn Husayn, who was a contemporary of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mu'tadid (892-902 CE).

During the medieval period, the name Jazmari gained popularity among Persian and Kurdish communities, where it was often associated with artisans and craftsmen. One notable bearer of the name was Jazmari al-Kurdi (c. 1260-1330), a skilled metalworker and calligrapher from the city of Tabriz, who was renowned for his intricate metalwork adorning mosques and palaces.

In the 15th century, a prominent Sufi mystic and poet named Jazmari Khwaja (1410-1487) gained fame throughout the Persian-speaking world for his spiritual verses and teachings. His works, such as the "Divan of Jazmari Khwaja," continue to be studied and recited by Sufi practitioners to this day.

Another historical figure bearing the name Jazmari was Jazmari Beg (c. 1520-1585), a Kurdish military commander who served under the Ottoman Empire. He gained renown for his valor and strategic acumen during the Ottoman-Safavid Wars, and his exploits were recorded in contemporary chronicles of the time.

In more recent centuries, the name Jazmari has continued to be used, albeit less frequently, in various parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable modern bearer of the name was Jazmari Askar (1923-2002), an acclaimed Kurdish poet and author from Iran, whose works explored themes of cultural identity and the struggles of the Kurdish people.

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