Find out how popular the first name Shatyra has been for the last 23 years (from 1985 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shatyra by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Shatyra is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shatyra.

The history of the first name Shatyra

The name Shatyra is believed to originate from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in various parts of the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "shatru," which means "enemy" or "rival." It is possible that the name was originally given to individuals with a fierce or warrior-like spirit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shatyra can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is dated to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Shatyra who is described as a skilled archer and a formidable warrior. This suggests that the name was associated with strength and bravery in ancient Indian culture.

During the medieval period, the name Shatyra appears to have spread beyond the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure with this name was Shatyra al-Andalusi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in Cordoba, Spain, in the 10th century CE. Al-Andalusi made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.

In the 13th century, there was a Mongol warrior named Shatyra Khan who served under Genghis Khan and played a crucial role in the Mongol conquests of Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Shatyra Khan was known for his military prowess and his loyalty to the Mongol Empire.

Another notable figure with the name Shatyra was Shatyra Begum, a powerful queen who ruled over the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. She was the wife of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and served as regent for her son, the future Emperor Akbar, during his minority.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Shatyra was Shatyra Noor, an Indian political activist and social reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Noor was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote women's rights and education in her country.

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