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

Popularity of Pany by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1982, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Pany.

The history of the first name Pany

The name Pany has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, deriving from the word "pani," which means "water" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been associated with people who lived near rivers or bodies of water in the Indian subcontinent during the early centuries of the common era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pany can be found in the Hindu religious text, the Puranas, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with water and fertility. However, the name does not appear to have been widely used as a personal name until much later in history.

The first documented use of Pany as a given name dates back to the 9th century CE, when it was recorded as the name of a Buddhist monk from the Pala Empire in present-day Bangladesh. This monk, Pany Varmana, was known for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism in the region.

In the 12th century, a Persian poet and philosopher named Pany al-Din Attar gained recognition for his works exploring Sufi mysticism and spiritual enlightenment. Born in Nishapur (now part of Iran) in 1145, Pany al-Din Attar is considered one of the greatest spiritual writers in Persian literature.

During the Mughal Empire in India, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the name Pany was occasionally used among the nobility and royal families. One notable figure was Pany Begum, a Mughal princess who lived in the 17th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

Another historical figure with the name Pany was Pany Khan, a military leader and governor in the Durrani Empire of Afghanistan in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of the empire under the rule of Ahmad Shah Durrani.

In more recent times, Pany has been used as a given name in various parts of South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. However, its usage has remained relatively uncommon compared to other traditional names from the region.

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