Find out how popular the first name Mishary has been for the last 8 years (from 2009 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mishary by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Mishary is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mishary.

The history of the first name Mishary

The name Mishary has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "misr," which means Egypt or a variant spelling of the word "misri," meaning Egyptian. This suggests that the name may have originated among Arabic-speaking populations in or around Egypt.

The earliest known references to the name Mishary can be traced back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE, during the early years of the Islamic expansion across the Middle East and North Africa. Some historical records suggest that the name was relatively common among Arab tribes and communities that settled in the region of Egypt during this period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mishary was Mishary ibn Rashid al-Farisi, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was renowned for his expertise in Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of Arabic poetry.

Another notable figure was Mishary ibn Khaled al-Asadi, a 9th-century Islamic jurist and scholar who was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his influential legal rulings.

In the 10th century, Mishary ibn Abdul-Aziz al-Kindi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.

Moving forward in time, Mishary ibn Rashid al-Khair was a 16th-century Islamic scholar and theologian who gained recognition for his commentary on the Qur'an and his works on Islamic philosophy.

More recently, in the 20th century, Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy was a renowned Qur'an reciter and singer from Kuwait, born in 1976. He gained international fame for his melodic recitations and recordings of the Qur'an, which have been widely appreciated by Muslims around the world.

While these are just a few examples, the name Mishary has been used by numerous individuals throughout history, often associated with scholarly pursuits, religious teachings, and artistic endeavors within the Arab and Islamic world.

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