Find out how popular the first name Libna has been for the last 5 years (from 2001 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Libna by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Libna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Libna.

The history of the first name Libna

The name Libna is thought to have originated from the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, possibly from the Hebrew or Phoenician languages. It is believed to have derived from the word "libnah," which means "whiteness" or "moonlight" in these languages.

Libna was the name of an ancient town in the region of Canaan, which is mentioned several times in the Hebrew Bible. In the Book of Joshua, it is listed as one of the cities that were allotted to the tribe of Judah. The town is also referenced in the Books of Chronicles and Nehemiah.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Libna was Libna, daughter of Aner, who was mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the allies of Abraham in the battle against the four kings. This would place her around the 18th century BCE.

In the 12th century BCE, there was a man named Libna who was a scribe and priest in the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. He is known for his contributions to the translation and preservation of ancient Egyptian texts.

During the Byzantine Empire, in the 6th century CE, there was a Christian martyr named Libna who was executed for her faith in the city of Antioch. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.

In the 9th century CE, Libna was the name of a prominent Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in the city of Sura, which was part of the Abbasid Caliphate. He was known for his expertise in the Talmud and Jewish law.

In the 13th century CE, there was a Persian poet named Libna who wrote in the Persian language. She was part of a literary circle in the city of Shiraz and is known for her contributions to the genre of lyric poetry.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Libna, which has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries.

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