Find out how popular the first name Shavae has been for the last 7 years (from 1990 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shavae by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Shavae is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shavae.

The history of the first name Shavae

The name Shavae has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages of the world, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "shava," which means "to shine" or "to radiate."

In the ancient Sumerian culture, names were often chosen based on their symbolic meanings, and Shavae was likely given to individuals who were considered to possess a radiant or luminous quality. The name appears in some of the earliest written records from the Sumerian civilization, including cuneiform tablets and inscriptions on clay cylinders.

One of the earliest known references to the name Shavae can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic poem, Shavae is mentioned as the name of a priestess in the temple of the goddess Inanna.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shavae. In the 7th century BCE, Shavae was the name of a renowned Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of the sexagesimal numerical system.

During the 2nd century CE, Shavae was the name of a prominent philosopher and scholar from the city of Alexandria in Egypt. She was known for her work in the field of ethics and is believed to have influenced later philosophers such as Plotinus and Porphyry.

In the 5th century CE, Shavae was the name of a celebrated poet and musician from the Sassanid Empire (modern-day Iran). Her poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely admired and preserved in the royal libraries of the time.

Another notable figure named Shavae was a 9th-century Islamic scholar from Baghdad, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Her writings on the concept of infinity and the nature of the universe were highly influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

In the 12th century, Shavae was the name of a revered Buddhist monk and teacher from the Khmer Empire (modern-day Cambodia). She was renowned for her teachings on compassion and mindfulness, and her writings were widely studied by Buddhist scholars throughout Southeast Asia.

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