Find out how popular the first name Nahema has been for the last 1 years (from 1981 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nahema by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Nahema is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nahema.

The history of the first name Nahema

The name Nahema is believed to have its origins in the Tunisian Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic root word "naham," which means "to gain" or "to profit." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century, during the spread of Islam across North Africa.

Nahema was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it did appear in some historical texts and records from the region. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Nahema bint Jahsh, a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE.

In the 10th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Persia, Nahema al-Isfahani, became famous for her contributions to literature and philosophy. She was born in the city of Isfahan in 935 CE and died in 1014 CE.

During the Andalusian period in Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century, there are records of a few individuals named Nahema. One of them was Nahema al-Qurtubi, a writer and historian who lived in Cordoba in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran, Nahema al-Razi, gained recognition for her spiritual writings and poetic works. She was born in the city of Rayy (now part of Tehran) in 1205 CE and died in 1285 CE.

Another notable figure with the name Nahema was a 16th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist, Nahema Sinan, who was renowned for her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts. She was born in Istanbul in 1545 CE and died in 1610 CE.

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