Find out how popular the first name Socheat has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Socheat by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Socheat.

The history of the first name Socheat

The name Socheat has its origins in the Khmer language of Cambodia. It is a combination of the words "so" meaning "pure" or "noble" and "cheat" meaning "heart" or "mind". This suggests that the name carries a meaning of having a pure heart or noble intentions.

The earliest known records of the name Socheat date back to the 12th century during the Khmer Empire. It is believed to have been used by members of the royal family and nobility during this time period. The name can be found inscribed on stone inscriptions and ancient texts from the Angkor period.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Socheat was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his teachings and wrote several influential texts on Buddhist philosophy. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates are unknown.

In the 15th century, there was a Khmer prince named Socheat who played a key role in the resistance against the Siamese invasion of Cambodia. He was born in 1410 and died in battle in 1467, fighting to defend his kingdom.

During the 19th century, there was a Cambodian poet and scholar named Socheat who was celebrated for his works on Khmer literature and culture. He was born in 1820 and died in 1895.

Another notable figure with the name Socheat was a Cambodian politician who served as a member of parliament in the early 20th century. He was born in 1875 and played an important role in the country's struggle for independence from French colonial rule.

In more recent times, there was a Cambodian actor and film director named Socheat who gained recognition for his contributions to the Khmer cinema industry in the 1960s and 1970s. His exact birth and death dates are uncertain due to the turbulent period of the Khmer Rouge regime.

Data source

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