Find out how popular the first name Lamira has been for the last 32 years (from 1991 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lamira by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Lamira is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lamira.

The history of the first name Lamira

The name Lamira has its origins in the ancient Sumerian culture of Mesopotamia, which flourished around 3500-3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "lam" meaning "to glow" and "mira" meaning "jewel" or "precious stone". Together, the name can be interpreted as "shining jewel" or "glowing gem".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lamira can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to the third millennium BCE. In the epic, Lamira is mentioned as the name of a priestess in the city of Uruk.

During the reign of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (626-539 BCE), the name Lamira gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. It is recorded that a Babylonian princess named Lamira was married to the Persian king Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE.

In ancient Greek mythology, Lamira was the name of one of the Oceanids, the three thousand daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. She was associated with the bountiful waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lamira:

1. Lamira of Corinth (c. 550 BCE), a renowned Greek poet and lyricist who composed works for the ancient Isthmian Games.

2. Lamira ibn al-Husayn (960-1035), an influential Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad who made significant contributions to the development of spherical trigonometry.

3. Lamira Ghesquière (1532-1603), a Flemish painter and one of the first professional female artists of the Dutch Renaissance.

4. Lamira Pörksen (1853-1920), a German feminist and activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and equal rights in the late 19th century.

5. Lamira Kovalenko (1909-1996), a Ukrainian Soviet writer and journalist who documented the experiences of women soldiers during World War II in her acclaimed novel "The Unwomanly Face of War".

While the name Lamira has its roots in ancient Mesopotamian and Greek cultures, it has been used across various civilizations throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse cultural influences that have shaped its meaning and significance over time.

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