Find out how popular the first name Obra has been for the last 1 years (from 1982 to 1982) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Obra by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1982, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Obra.

The history of the first name Obra

The name Obra has its origins in the Old Slavic language and can be traced back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic root "obora", which means "enclosure" or "fortified settlement". The name was commonly used among the Slavic tribes that inhabited the regions of present-day Central and Eastern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Obra can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Duchy of Silesia, which is now part of Poland. The document, dated around 1150 AD, mentions an individual named Obra who was a landowner in the region.

In the 13th century, the name Obra appeared in the "Chronica Polonorum" (Chronicle of the Poles), a historical work written by the Polish chronicler Wincenty Kadłubek. The chronicle mentions an important military commander named Obra who participated in the battles against the Prussian tribes.

During the Renaissance period, the name Obra gained popularity among the nobility and affluent classes of the Slavic regions. One notable bearer of this name was Obra Vyshnevetsky (1549-1608), a Ukrainian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire.

In the 18th century, the name Obra was also used in the Russian Empire. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Obra Ivanovich Potemkin (1723-1791), a Russian military officer and statesman who served as a governor of several provinces and was a close associate of Catherine the Great.

Another famous bearer of the name Obra was Obra Fedorovich Rozanov (1856-1919), a Russian philosopher, and literary critic who was a prominent figure in the Silver Age of Russian culture. His writings and ideas had a significant influence on the development of existentialism and religious philosophy in Russia.

While the name Obra is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of the Slavic nations and serves as a reminder of their rich history and traditions.

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