Find out how popular the first name Tijon has been for the last 11 years (from 1996 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tijon by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Tijon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tijon.

The history of the first name Tijon

The name Tijon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, originating in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ti" meaning "life" and "jon" meaning "precious", thus signifying a "precious life".

While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in mystery, it is believed to have been used as a name for both males and females in ancient Sumerian society. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, which were discovered during archaeological excavations of ancient Sumerian cities.

In the 2nd millennium BC, the name Tijon appears to have spread to other ancient civilizations in the region, such as the Babylonians and Assyrians, who had close cultural ties with the Sumerians. It is mentioned in several Akkadian texts and records from this period, often referring to individuals of high social status or religious significance.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Tijon was a high priestess who lived in the city of Ur during the reign of King Shulgi (2094-2047 BC) of the Third Dynasty of Ur. Her name is inscribed on a clay tablet that records her dedication of a temple to the Sumerian goddess Inanna.

In the 1st millennium BC, the name Tijon appears to have made its way into ancient Persian culture, as evidenced by its use in the Zoroastrian sacred texts, the Avesta. It is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the protection of crops and agriculture.

During the medieval period, the name Tijon was relatively uncommon but can be found in various historical records from different regions. One notable bearer of the name was Tijon al-Andalusi, a 10th-century Muslim scholar and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain), who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.

Another individual of note was Tijon Khan, a 16th-century military leader from the Mughal Empire in India, who played a crucial role in the conquest of Bengal under the reign of Akbar the Great.

In more recent times, the name Tijon has been relatively rare, but there have been a few individuals who have carried it, such as Tijon Gress, an American jazz bassist born in 1940, and Tijon Borneman, a Dutch musician and composer born in 1977.

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