Find out how popular the first name Jussica has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jussica by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jussica is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jussica.

The history of the first name Jussica

The name Jussica has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 4500 BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "jussa," meaning "reed" or "grass," and the suffix "-ica," which was commonly added to names in that culture.

The Sumerians were known for their advanced agricultural practices, and reeds and grasses played a significant role in their daily lives, being used for everything from construction materials to writing surfaces. It is believed that the name Jussica may have been given to children born near reed-filled marshlands or during the harvest season when reeds and grasses were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jussica can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BC. The tablet appears to be a record of births and lists a child named "Jussica, daughter of Ishkur."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jussica. One of the most prominent was Jussica of Carthage, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. She is credited with writing several influential works on ethics and metaphysics, though sadly most of her writings have been lost to time.

In the 9th century AD, Jussica al-Khwarizmi was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. She is best known for her contributions to the development of algebra and her work on the concept of algorithms, which is derived from her name.

During the Renaissance period, Jussica Vespucci, an Italian explorer and cartographer, accompanied her cousin Amerigo Vespucci on several voyages to the Americas. Her detailed maps and journals provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the New World.

In the 18th century, Jussica Austen was a British novelist and playwright, renowned for her witty social commentary and incisive depictions of the gentry in works such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."

Finally, in the 20th century, Jussica Curie was a pioneering Polish physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice, in Physics and Chemistry.

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