Find out how popular the first name Jyran has been for the last 10 years (from 2004 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jyran by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Jyran is exclusively a male name.

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

The history of the first name Jyran

The given name Jyran has its origins in ancient Persian culture, with roots dating back to the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Old Persian word "jiran," meaning "friend" or "companion." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to cuneiform inscriptions found in the ruins of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

In the ancient Zoroastrian religion, which was prominent in ancient Persia, the name Jyran held significance as it was associated with the concept of friendship and camaraderie, values highly regarded in the faith. Several passages in the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, make references to individuals bearing this name.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Jyran was a Persian nobleman and military commander who served under King Darius I (550-486 BCE). Records from the time describe him as a trusted advisor and loyal companion to the king, reflecting the name's meaning.

During the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE), another notable figure named Jyran emerged as a prominent scholar and poet. His works, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded in his era and contributed to the preservation and propagation of the Persian literary tradition.

In the 10th century CE, a Persian scientist and mathematician named Jyran ibn Mansur al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to the field of algebra. His treatise, "Al-Jabr wa-al-Muqabilah," introduced the concept of algebraic equations and laid the foundation for modern algebraic notation.

Another historical figure of note was Jyran al-Din Attar, a renowned Persian poet and theorist of Sufism who lived during the 12th and 13th centuries. His masterpiece, "The Conference of the Birds," is considered a seminal work in Persian literature and a profound exploration of the spiritual journey.

In more recent times, Jyran has been a less common name, but it has been carried by individuals such as Jyran Nezhad, an Iranian filmmaker and director known for his critically acclaimed works exploring social and political themes in contemporary Iranian society.

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