Find out how popular the first name Tahmya has been for the last 2 years (from 2005 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tahmya by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tahmya.

The history of the first name Tahmya

The name Tahmya has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken throughout the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the Iron Age and Classical Antiquity. It is derived from the Aramaic root word "thmya," which means "to be astonished" or "to be amazed."

The earliest recorded use of the name Tahmya can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, where it appears in several Aramaic inscriptions and documents from the Persian Achaemenid Empire. During this period, the name was likely given to children as a way of expressing a sense of wonder and awe at their birth.

In the 3rd century BCE, the name Tahmya is mentioned in the Septuagint, the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. This suggests that the name may have been adopted by some Jewish communities living in the Hellenistic world at that time.

Throughout the centuries, Tahmya has been borne by several notable historical figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Tahmya of Susa, a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 1st century BCE. He was renowned for his writings on ethics and the nature of the soul.

Another prominent figure named Tahmya was a 5th-century Christian martyr from Syria. She was executed for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and is recognized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

In the 9th century CE, Tahmya ibn Ishaq al-Mawsili was a celebrated musician and composer from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the development of Arabic music theory and the preservation of classical Persian melodies.

During the Renaissance period, Tahmya Bey was a Turkish architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several iconic mosques and palaces in Istanbul, including the famous Süleymaniye Mosque, which was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Tahmya Qadri was a prominent Indian poet and scholar from the city of Lucknow. She was celebrated for her mastery of the Urdu language and her poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.

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