Find out how popular the first name Salatiel has been for the last 13 years (from 1997 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Salatiel by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Salatiel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Salatiel.

The history of the first name Salatiel

The name Salatiel has its origins in Hebrew, specifically from the Biblical name "Shealtiel" (שַׁאַלְתִּיאֵל). It is derived from the Hebrew words "sha'al" (שָׁאַל), meaning "to ask" or "to inquire," and "El" (אֵל), a common Semitic word referring to God.

The name Salatiel appears in the Bible, particularly in the genealogies found in the books of 1 Chronicles and Ezra. In these texts, Salatiel is mentioned as the son of Jechoniah (also known as Jehoiachin), a king of Judah who was exiled to Babylon during the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salatiel can be found in the apocryphal book of 1 Esdras, which dates back to around the 2nd century BCE. In this text, Salatiel is listed as a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Salatiel. One of the earliest was Salatiel I, a Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church who lived in the 6th century CE. Another was Salatiel de Fois, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.

In the 16th century, Salatiel Burigni was an Italian philosopher and theologian who wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy. Another notable bearer of the name was Salatiel de Vidalta, a Spanish Jesuit and missionary who worked in Paraguay in the 17th century.

During the 19th century, Salatiel Joaquim Alvares was a Brazilian lawyer, politician, and journalist who played a prominent role in the abolitionist movement and the fight against slavery in Brazil.

While the name Salatiel has its roots in ancient Hebrew, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance. Despite its historical prominence, it is not a widely popular name in modern times.

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