Find out how popular the first name Melad has been for the last 2 years (from 1996 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Melad by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Melad is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Melad.

The history of the first name Melad

The name Melad originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "milaad" which means "birth" or "nativity." The name is closely associated with the Islamic faith and has been used since the early days of Islam.

Melad can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the emergence of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a common name given to boys born around the time of important Islamic festivals or events related to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

In Islamic tradition, the name Melad is often associated with the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, known as Mawlid al-Nabi. This celebration has been observed by Muslims around the world for centuries and has led to the widespread use of the name Melad.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Melad can be found in the ancient Arabic literature and poetry from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. During this time, poets and scholars would often use the name Melad to symbolize the birth of a new era or the beginning of a significant event.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Melad. One of the most famous was Melad al-Basri (726-805 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his teachings on asceticism and spiritual purification.

Another prominent individual with the name Melad was Melad al-Tusi (1201-1274 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and astronomy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.

In the 14th century, Melad al-Dimashqi (1325-1405 CE) was a renowned Syrian historian and biographer. His most famous work, "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa al-Bahr" (The Cream of the Ages Concerning the Marvels of Land and Sea), provided detailed accounts of the history and geography of the Islamic world.

Melad al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE), a famous Islamic philosopher and theologian, was also known by the name Melad. He is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam and his works, such as "Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din" (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), have had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and spirituality.

In the 19th century, Melad al-Kabir (1835-1899 CE) was a prominent Egyptian scholar and reformist. He played a significant role in the revival of Islamic education and the promotion of modern scientific knowledge in Egypt during the era of the Ottoman Empire.

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