Find out how popular the first name Reca has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Reca by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Reca.

The history of the first name Reca

The name Reca has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "reka," meaning "light" or "ray." This name was often given to children as a symbol of hope and purity.

In Hindu mythology, there are references to a figure named Reca, who was believed to be a minor deity associated with the sun and light. She was often depicted as a radiant goddess, representing the warmth and energy of the solar rays.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Reca can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where it was mentioned in connection with various rituals and ceremonies related to the sun and light.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Reca:

1. Reca Akshara (c. 300 BCE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the Mauryan Empire in ancient India.
2. Reca Sundari (c. 1150 CE), a celebrated poet and mystic from the Pala Empire in Bengal, renowned for her spiritual compositions.
3. Reca Devi (c. 1650 CE), a Rajput princess and warrior from the Mewar region of Rajasthan, known for her bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire.
4. Reca Kumari (1875-1946), an Indian social reformer and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.
5. Reca Kaur (1935-2021), a Sikh spiritual leader and author from Punjab, who wrote extensively on the teachings of the Sikh gurus and promoted interfaith dialogue.

While the name Reca has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and languages over time, often carrying similar connotations of light, purity, and radiance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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