Find out how popular the first name Quamire has been for the last 1 years (from 2004 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Quamire by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Quamire.

The history of the first name Quamire

The name Quamire has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the root words "qua" meaning "water" and "mire" meaning "muddy ground" or "swamp." This suggests the name was originally associated with people living in marshy or wetland areas of the Mesopotamian region, which was the birthplace of Sumerian civilization.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quamire can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, dated around 2500 BCE. This tablet is a record of land ownership and mentions a man named Quamire as one of the landowners in the region. This suggests the name was already in use during the early days of Sumerian civilization.

In later periods, the name Quamire appears in several ancient texts and records from the region. It is found in the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, which dates back to around 2100 BCE. Here, Quamire is mentioned as a minor character, possibly a servant or soldier in the service of the legendary king Gilgamesh.

During the Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, there are records of a prominent official named Quamire who served as a high priest in the temple of the god Marduk in the city of Babylon. This suggests the name was also associated with religious and spiritual roles in ancient Mesopotamian society.

Another notable figure with the name Quamire was a renowned scholar and astronomer who lived in the city of Ur around 1200 BCE. He is credited with some of the earliest recorded observations of the movements of celestial bodies and is believed to have contributed to the development of the Mesopotamian calendar system.

In the later Assyrian period, around 700 BCE, there are mentions of a military commander named Quamire who played a significant role in the campaigns of King Sennacherib. This suggests the name also had associations with warrior and military traditions in ancient Mesopotamia.

While the name Quamire has faded from common usage in modern times, its ancient roots and historical significance in the birthplace of human civilization make it a fascinating and evocative name with a rich cultural heritage.

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