Find out how popular the first name Siran has been for the last 1 years (from 1990 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Siran by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Siran is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Siran.

The history of the first name Siran

The name Siran has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Armenian word "sir," which means "love." The name was initially used in the historical Armenian Kingdom, which existed from the 4th century BC to the 7th century AD, and was centered in the Caucasus region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siran can be found in the Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun," composed between the 8th and 10th centuries AD. In this poem, Siran is mentioned as the name of a valiant warrior and hero. This suggests that the name was in use among Armenians during the medieval period.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Siran Pahlavuni was a prominent Armenian prince and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia against the Seljuk Turks. He was born around 1150 and died in the early 13th century.

Another historical figure with the name Siran was Siran Sisakyan, an Armenian revolutionary and one of the founders of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun). He was born in 1840 and played a crucial role in the Armenian national liberation movement in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Siran Kitsikis was a Greek-Armenian historian and political scientist of Armenian descent, born in 1907. He made significant contributions to the study of international relations and the history of the Balkans and the Middle East.

More recently, Siran Stacy was an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was born in 1975 and is best known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played from 1999 to 2002.

While the name Siran has Armenian roots, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions over time, though its usage and meaning may vary slightly. Regardless of its cultural context, the name Siran remains a unique and meaningful choice, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural heritage.

Data source

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