Find out how popular the first name Shizuka has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shizuka by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shizuka.

The history of the first name Shizuka

The name Shizuka has its origins in the Japanese language, where it is a feminine name meaning "quiet" or "calm." The name is derived from the Japanese words "shizu" (meaning quiet or tranquil) and "ka" (a suffix commonly used in female names).

The earliest recorded use of the name Shizuka dates back to the 8th century CE, during the Nara period of Japanese history. It is believed that the name was first used by aristocratic families and was associated with the ideals of serenity and grace that were valued in traditional Japanese culture.

In Japanese mythology and literature, Shizuka is the name of a famous character from the classic novel "The Tale of Genji," written by the court lady Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. The character Shizuka is portrayed as a beautiful and gentle woman who endures many hardships with quiet strength and dignity.

One of the earliest recorded individuals named Shizuka was Shizuka Gozen, a 12th-century Japanese noblewoman and consort of the famous samurai warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune. Shizuka Gozen was renowned for her intelligence, beauty, and loyalty to her husband during the Genpei War.

Other notable historical figures named Shizuka include:

1. Shizuka Udagawa (1835-1909), a Japanese novelist and one of the pioneering female writers of the Meiji period.
2. Shizuka Ito (1869-1926), a Japanese educator and advocate for women's education, who established the prestigious Jissen Women's University in Tokyo.
3. Shizuka Yokomizo (1903-1981), a Japanese author and one of the most famous writers of detective fiction in Japan.
4. Shizuka Fuji (1913-1998), a Japanese actress and singer who appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
5. Shizuka Arakawa (born 1981), a Japanese figure skater and the 2006 Olympic champion in women's singles figure skating.

Throughout its history, the name Shizuka has been associated with qualities of tranquility, grace, and inner strength, reflecting the cultural values and aesthetic ideals of traditional Japanese society.

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