Find out how popular the first name Lisbed has been for the last 4 years (from 2000 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lisbed by gender

Based on the last 4 years of data, Lisbed is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lisbed.

The history of the first name Lisbed

The name Lisbed has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BC. Linguists believe the name is derived from the Sumerian words "li" meaning "life" and "bed" meaning "to create or bring forth," suggesting a meaning of "one who brings forth life."

As the Sumerian culture flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the name Lisbed likely spread through trade and cultural exchange to neighboring regions, including ancient Babylon and Akkad. While no direct references to the name have been found in cuneiform tablets or early religious texts, its linguistic roots suggest it was in use during this era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lisbed was a Babylonian scribe who lived around 2100 BC. His name is inscribed on a clay tablet detailing commercial transactions, indicating the name was in use among the educated class of the time.

During the Neo-Assyrian period, around 900 BC, a court official named Lisbed is mentioned in an inscription describing the military campaigns of King Ashurnasirpal II. This provides evidence of the name's continued use in the region over several centuries.

In the Byzantine Empire, a minor noble named Lisbed of Antioch is recorded in historical chronicles from the 6th century AD. He was noted for his role in negotiating a peace treaty with the Sassanid Persian Empire.

Fast-forwarding to the 12th century, a Crusader knight named Lisbed de Montfort is mentioned in accounts of the Third Crusade. He was said to have fought bravely alongside Richard the Lionheart during the siege of Acre in 1191.

During the Renaissance, a Italian artist named Lisbed Della Rovere gained recognition for his frescoes in several churches in Rome, including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. He was active in the late 15th century and is considered an important figure in the early Renaissance art movement.

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