Find out how popular the first name Tibisay has been for the last 1 years (from 1985 to 1985) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tibisay by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Tibisay is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1985, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tibisay.

The history of the first name Tibisay

The given name Tibisay is of indigenous Venezuelan origin, tracing its roots back to the Cumanagoto people, one of the indigenous groups that inhabited the region around present-day Cumaná in northeastern Venezuela. The name is believed to have originated in the pre-Columbian era, before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the late 15th century.

The name Tibisay is derived from the Cumanagoto language, though its exact meaning and etymology are unclear. Some scholars suggest it may be related to the word "tibisi," which referred to a type of small fish found in the region's rivers and streams. Others propose that it could be linked to the word "tibisay," meaning "valley" or "low-lying land" in the Cumanagoto tongue.

While there are no known references to the name Tibisay in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been documented in historical records from the early colonial period in Venezuela. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Tibisay Guacansacha, a Cumanagoto woman who lived in the late 16th century and played a role in the resistance against Spanish colonization in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tibisay. One such figure was Tibisay Lucena (1826-1892), a Venezuelan writer and educator who founded one of the country's first schools for girls in the city of Caracas. Another was Tibisay González (1972-present), a Venezuelan judge and politician who served as the president of the National Electoral Council from 2003 to 2013.

Other notable individuals with the name Tibisay include Tibisay Palmeiro (1954-present), a Venezuelan actress and singer known for her roles in telenovelas; Tibisay Baquero (1971-present), a Venezuelan poet and literary critic; and Tibisay Celis (1978-present), a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Venezuela in 1998.

While the name Tibisay has deep roots in Venezuelan indigenous culture, it has also gained popularity and recognition beyond its place of origin, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

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