Find out how popular the first name Kohinoor has been for the last 1 years (from 2021 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kohinoor by gender

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

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

The history of the first name Kohinoor

The given name Kohinoor has its origins in the Persian language, derived from the words "koh" meaning "mountain" and "noor" meaning "light." It is believed to have originated during the Mughal Empire period in the Indian subcontinent, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century.

Kohinoor is closely associated with the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. The name was likely inspired by the diamond's exceptional brilliance and the legend that it was discovered in the Golconda mines, located in the Deccan Plateau region of central India.

The Koh-i-Noor diamond has a rich and storied history, mentioned in various ancient texts and historical records. It is believed to have been mined in the 13th century and passed through the hands of various rulers and dynasties, including the Mughal emperors, Persian shahs, and Afghan kings.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kohinoor can be found in the writings of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled from 1628 to 1658. He is said to have commissioned the cutting of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which was then set into his famous Peacock Throne.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kohinoor. These include:

1. Kohinoor Begum (1773-1848), a princess of the Mughal Empire and the wife of the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II.
2. Kohinoor Batwara (1914-2012), an Indian classical vocalist and recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
3. Kohinoor Mukherjee (1935-2020), an Indian film actress and dancer who appeared in numerous Bengali and Hindi movies.
4. Kohinoor Mirza (born 1990), a Pakistani cricketer who has represented the national women's team.
5. Kohinoor Jahan (born 1956), a Bangladeshi classical singer and former member of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, a revolutionary radio station during the Bangladeshi Liberation War.

While the name Kohinoor is not as common today, it remains a significant part of cultural and historical heritage, particularly in South Asia, where it is associated with the famous diamond and the rich legacy of the Mughal Empire.

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