Find out how popular the first name Majai has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Majai by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Majai is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Majai.

The history of the first name Majai

The name Majai is an ancient Sumerian name that originated in the region of Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ma" meaning "to glisten" and "jai" meaning "life," suggesting a meaning of "glistening life" or "shining one."

The earliest known reference to the name Majai appears in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in Sumer. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd millennium BC and record names of individuals, including Majai, who were likely influential figures in the region at the time.

In later centuries, the name Majai surfaced in ancient Akkadian texts from the 2nd millennium BC, suggesting its continued use in the region. During the reign of the Babylonian king Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), the name was found inscribed on legal documents, indicating its presence among the population of that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Majai was a high priestess who lived in the city of Ur during the 21st century BC. She was renowned for her wisdom and her dedication to the worship of the moon goddess Nanna.

Another notable figure with the name Majai was a skilled sculptor who lived in the city of Nippur during the 18th century BC. His intricate stone carvings adorned many temples and palaces of the time and were highly prized for their beauty and craftsmanship.

In the 7th century BC, a woman named Majai was recorded as a prominent poet and storyteller in the court of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal. Her works were preserved in the famous library of Nineveh and provided insights into the cultural and literary traditions of the time.

During the 5th century BC, a Persian warrior named Majai gained fame for his bravery and skill in battle. He served under King Darius I and played a crucial role in the Persian conquest of several Greek city-states.

In the 2nd century AD, a philosopher and teacher named Majai lived in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. He was known for his teachings on ethics and his influence on the spread of Neoplatonism throughout the region.

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