Find out how popular the first name Jontez has been for the last 38 years (from 1984 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jontez by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Jontez is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jontez.

The history of the first name Jontez

The given name Jontez has its origins tracing back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 4500 BC in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "jont" meaning "strong" and "ez" meaning "life", suggesting a meaning of "strong life" or "life of strength".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jontez can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient manuscript that chronicles the rulers of Sumer. It mentions a king named Jontez-zid who ruled over the city-state of Uruk around 2600 BC. This suggests that the name was in use among the ruling class and elite members of Sumerian society.

In the late 3rd millennium BC, the name Jontez appears to have spread to neighboring regions and cultures as a result of trade and cultural exchange. Cuneiform tablets and inscriptions from the Akkadian Empire, which succeeded the Sumerian civilization, also contain references to individuals bearing the name Jontez.

During the 1st millennium BC, the name Jontez found its way into the ancient Persian civilization. The Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved into a rock face in present-day Iran, contains the name Jontez-farrukh, which translates to "Jontez the Victorious" or "Jontez the Blessed". This individual is believed to have been a high-ranking official or noble during the reign of the Achaemenid king Darius I (550-486 BC).

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jontez:

1. Jontez-zid (c. 2600 BC) - A king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, mentioned in the Sumerian King List.
2. Jontez-farrukh (c. 520 BC) - A Persian noble or official during the reign of Darius I, mentioned in the Behistun Inscription.
3. Jontez the Scholar (c. 1100 AD) - A renowned scholar and philosopher from the Abbasid Caliphate, known for his works on mathematics and astronomy.
4. Jontez al-Andalusi (1165-1237) - A renowned poet and writer from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Islamic Golden Age.
5. Jontez the Navigator (c. 1450) - A Portuguese explorer and navigator who is credited with leading several expeditions along the West African coast.

While the name Jontez has its roots in ancient Sumerian civilization, it has managed to transcend time and geography, appearing in various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.

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