Find out how popular the first name Tirzah has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tirzah by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Tirzah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tirzah.

The history of the first name Tirzah

The name Tirzah originates from the Hebrew language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "רָצָה" (ratzah), which means "to delight" or "to please". This name has been in use since biblical times and is mentioned in the Old Testament.

In the Book of Numbers, Tirzah is listed as one of the daughters of Zelophehad, a man from the tribe of Manasseh. The story of Zelophehad's daughters, including Tirzah, is significant because they successfully petitioned Moses to allow them to inherit their father's land, setting a precedent for women's property rights in ancient Israelite society.

Tirzah was also the name of an ancient city in the northern kingdom of Israel. According to the Bible, it served as the capital of the kingdom for a brief period during the reign of Jeroboam I and his son Nadab, before the capital was moved to Samaria.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tirzah was Tirzah, the daughter of Zelophehad, who lived circa 1400 BCE. Another notable figure was Tirzah, the wife of Caleb, who was mentioned in the Book of Chronicles (circa 500 BCE).

In more recent history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Tirzah:

1. Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951), an American vaudeville actress and singer.
2. Tirzah Litre (1885-1949), an American educator and social worker.
3. Tirzah Ravilious (1908-1951), an English artist and wood engraver.
4. Tirzah Louttit (1923-2011), a Canadian First Nations artist and writer.
5. Tirzah Joy (born 1984), an English singer-songwriter and record producer.

While the name Tirzah may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich historical legacy spanning centuries and cultures, with its roots firmly planted in the ancient Hebrew language and biblical texts.

Data source

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