Find out how popular the first name Shamena has been for the last 1 years (from 1978 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shamena by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shamena.

The history of the first name Shamena

The name Shamena has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shaman," which means "tranquility" or "peace." It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE in the region that is now modern-day India and Nepal.

The name Shamena was not widely used in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but it did appear in some historical records from the medieval period in India. One of the earliest known examples of the name was Shamena Devi, a Hindu princess and poet who lived in the 11th century CE in the kingdom of Kanauj, located in what is now the state of Uttar Pradesh.

In the 13th century, there was a Sufi mystic and poet named Shamena Khusrau, who was born in Delhi and is known for his contributions to the Persian language and literature. He was a disciple of the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya and is believed to have lived from 1253 to 1325 CE.

Another notable figure with the name Shamena was a Mughal princess who lived in the 16th century. Shamena Begum was the daughter of Emperor Akbar and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several architectural marvels, including the famous Fatehpur Sikri complex.

In the 18th century, there was a famous Persian poet and scholar named Shamena Shirazi, who was born in the city of Shiraz in modern-day Iran. He is credited with writing several influential works on poetry, philosophy, and theology and is considered one of the greatest poets of the Persian language.

During the 19th century, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Shamena Devi Arya lived from 1858 to 1924. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.

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