Find out how popular the first name Solanch has been for the last 2 years (from 2010 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Solanch by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Solanch is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 11 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Solanch.

The history of the first name Solanch

The given name Solanch has its origins in the ancient Indo-Iranian language family, specifically the Avestan language spoken by the nomadic tribes of the Eurasian Steppe during the 1st millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Avestan word "solancha," which translates to "radiant" or "shining brightly."

Solanch was a relatively common name among the Scythian and Sarmatian tribes, who were known for their skilled horsemanship and nomadic way of life. The earliest recorded use of the name Solanch can be found in the Avestan sacred texts, the Yasna and the Vendidad, which date back to the 6th century BCE.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Solanch was a Sarmatian chieftain who led his tribe in a series of successful raids against the Roman Empire in the 2nd century CE. His exploits were documented in the writings of the Greek historian Arrian.

In the 5th century CE, a Hunnic warrior named Solanch rose to prominence as a trusted lieutenant of Attila the Hun. He played a crucial role in the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451 CE, where the Huns were ultimately defeated by the combined forces of the Roman Empire and their Germanic allies.

The name Solanch also found its way into the Persian literary tradition. In the epic poem Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE, there is a character named Solanch who is depicted as a brave and noble warrior.

During the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, a renowned architect and engineer named Solanch was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of many impressive structures, including the famous Ishtar Gate in Babylon.

In the 16th century, a Crimean Tatar khan named Solanch Giray ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of modern-day Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan. He was known for his military prowess and for his efforts to preserve the cultural traditions of the Crimean Tatar people.

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