Find out how popular the first name Nineth has been for the last 6 years (from 1999 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nineth by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Nineth is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nineth.

The history of the first name Nineth

The name Nineth has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, with roots that can be traced back to the third millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "nin-e-thi," which translates to "lady of the river." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with deities or figures related to water and fertility in the early civilizations of Mesopotamia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nineth can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, dating back to around 2500 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high priestess of the goddess Inanna who bore the name Nineth, indicating its religious significance in ancient Sumerian culture.

As the influence of Sumerian civilization spread throughout the ancient Near East, the name Nineth also gained recognition in neighboring regions. In the second millennium BCE, there are records of a Babylonian queen consort named Nineth, who was married to King Shu-Sin of the Amorite dynasty.

During the reign of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE, the name Nineth appeared among the noble classes. One notable figure was Nineth, the daughter of the Persian nobleman Artabanus, who lived during the reign of Darius the Great.

In the later centuries, the name Nineth found its way into the annals of Greek and Roman history. A prominent figure bearing this name was Nineth of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. She is credited with significant contributions to the field of geometry and was a student of the renowned philosopher Aristo of Chios.

Another notable individual with the name Nineth was a Roman senator and statesman who lived during the 1st century CE. Known as Nineth Calpurnius Piso, he played a pivotal role in the political intrigues of his time and was implicated in the conspiracy to assassinate the Roman emperor Nero.

While the name Nineth has faded from common usage in recent times, its rich historical legacy serves as a testament to the enduring influence of ancient civilizations and their linguistic traditions.

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