Find out how popular the first name Tirik has been for the last 1 years (from 1998 to 1998) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tirik by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Tirik is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1998, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tirik.

The history of the first name Tirik

The name Tirik is believed to have originated from the ancient Indian subcontinent, with roots in the Sanskrit language. The word "tirik" in Sanskrit means "curved" or "crooked," suggesting a possible connection to the meaning of the name.

One of the earliest known references to the name Tirik can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Tirik is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of ancient India between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, there are records of a prominent scholar and poet named Tirik Vaidya. His works on poetry and literature were highly acclaimed during that period.

In the 12th century, a Rajput ruler named Tirik Singh Rathore established the Rathore clan in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He is remembered for his bravery and military conquests, and his name became closely associated with the Rathore dynasty.

Another notable figure bearing the name Tirik was a Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (present-day Iran) who lived during the 13th century. Known as Tirik al-Din Balkhi, he was renowned for his spiritual teachings and poetic works, which influenced the Sufi tradition in the region.

In more recent history, Tirik Bazarov was a prominent Kyrgyz writer and playwright who lived from 1923 to 1966. He played a significant role in the development of modern Kyrgyz literature and was celebrated for his contributions to the cultural renaissance of his nation.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Tirik, each leaving their mark in various fields and cultures across different time periods.

Data source

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