Find out how popular the first name Luzma has been for the last 11 years (from 2013 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Luzma by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Luzma is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 15 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Luzma.

The history of the first name Luzma

Luzma is a relatively uncommon given name with origins tracing back to the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. The name is believed to have derived from the Proto-Semitic root "l-z-m", which meant "to adhere" or "to cling". In ancient Aramaic, the word "lūzmā" referred to a type of resin or gum that was used for its adhesive properties.

The earliest known references to the name Luzma can be found in ancient Phoenician and Punic inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in various parts of the Mediterranean region, including modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Tunisia.

In the ancient world, the name Luzma was particularly popular among the Phoenician and Carthaginian cultures. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Luzma the Elder, a Carthaginian military commander who led the Punic forces during the Sicilian Wars against the Greeks in the 5th century BCE.

During the late Roman period, the name Luzma gained some popularity among certain Christian communities in the Eastern Mediterranean. One early Christian saint with this name was Saint Luzma of Antioch, a 4th-century martyr who was allegedly executed for her faith under the reign of Emperor Diocletian.

In the Middle Ages, the name Luzma remained relatively obscure, but there are a few recorded instances of its use. One example is Luzma ibn al-Khayyat, an 11th-century Arab poet and scholar from Cordova, Spain.

Another notable figure with the name Luzma was Luzma al-Naqib, a 12th-century Arab historian and writer from Damascus, Syria. His most famous work was a chronicle of the Crusades, which provided a valuable contemporary account of the events from a Muslim perspective.

While the name Luzma has been relatively rare throughout history, it has been used in various parts of the world, including the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe. However, it has never achieved widespread popularity on a global scale.

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