Find out how popular the first name Khiryn has been for the last 4 years (from 2013 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Khiryn by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Khiryn is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Khiryn.

The history of the first name Khiryn

The name Khiryn is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Persian word "khir," meaning "benevolent" or "kind," and the suffix "-yn," which denotes a diminutive or endearing form. This suggests that the name Khiryn may have initially been a term of endearment for a compassionate or gentle person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khiryn can be found in the Avesta, the primary collection of sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. It is mentioned in the Khordeh Avesta, a collection of short prayers and hymns, as the name of a minor deity associated with kindness and charity.

In the 3rd century CE, a Persian philosopher named Khiryn is mentioned in the writings of the Neoplatonist scholar Porphyry. However, little is known about this individual beyond their name and association with philosophical teachings.

During the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE), the name Khiryn gained popularity among the Persian nobility. One notable figure from this era was Khiryn ibn Khusraw, a high-ranking courtier and advisor to the Sassanid king Khosrow II (590-628 CE).

In the 9th century CE, a renowned Persian poet and scholar named Khiryn al-Hamadani made significant contributions to the development of Arabic literature. His collection of poems and philosophical treatises earned him widespread acclaim throughout the Islamic world.

Another historical figure bearing the name Khiryn was a 12th-century Persian architect and engineer, Khiryn al-Baghdadi. He is credited with designing and constructing several iconic mosques and palaces in Baghdad and other cities of the Abbasid Caliphate.

It is worth noting that while the name Khiryn has its roots in ancient Persian culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and languages over the centuries, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.

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