Find out how popular the first name Khyber has been for the last 10 years (from 2007 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Khyber by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Khyber.

The history of the first name Khyber

The name Khyber has its origins in the Persian language, deriving from the word "Khaybar," which refers to a region in the Arabian Peninsula. This area, known as the Khyber Pass, is a mountain pass that connects Afghanistan and Pakistan, and has been a significant trade route throughout history.

The name Khyber is believed to have first appeared in the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic conquests. It is mentioned in Islamic texts and records, as the Khyber Pass was the site of a significant battle between the Muslim forces led by the Prophet Muhammad and the Jewish tribes living in the area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Khyber was Khyber ibn al-Salt, a Muslim scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.

In the 12th century, another notable figure named Khyber emerged: Khyber al-Din al-Razi, a Persian philosopher, physician, and polymath. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and metaphysics.

The name Khyber also has historical ties to the Mughal Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Khyber Khan, a Mughal military commander who served under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century.

Another prominent figure was Khyber Ali Khan, an Afghan ruler who led the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region (formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province) in the early 19th century. He played a significant role in the region's resistance against British colonial forces during the Anglo-Afghan Wars.

In more recent times, Khyber has also been used as a given name by various individuals, including Khyber Hosseini, an Afghan-American writer and author of the best-selling novel "The Kite Runner," which was published in 2003.

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