Find out how popular the first name Tunisia has been for the last 23 years (from 1974 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tunisia by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Tunisia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tunisia.

The history of the first name Tunisia

The given name Tunisia is derived from the ancient Berber word 'Tunisiya', which means 'to camp at night.' This name has its roots in the region of North Africa, specifically the area that is now known as Tunisia, a country located on the Mediterranean coast.

The name Tunisia first appeared in historical records around the 9th century AD, when the region was part of the Aghlabid dynasty, a Sunni Muslim dynasty that ruled the area from 800 to 909 AD. During this period, the name Tunisia was used to refer to the region's capital city, which was then known as Tunis.

In ancient times, the region now known as Tunisia was home to various civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Vandals. The name Tunisia may have been influenced by these earlier civilizations and their languages, although the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tunisia was Tunisia al-Ziri, a princess of the Zirid dynasty, which ruled parts of North Africa between the 10th and 11th centuries. She was born around 950 AD and was known for her beauty and intelligence.

Another notable figure with the name Tunisia was Tunisia al-Mustazhir, a Fatimid caliph who ruled from 1094 to 1101 AD. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Fatimid dynasty's control over Egypt and parts of North Africa.

In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic named Tunisia al-Halwaji gained prominence in the region. She was known for her spiritual teachings and influenced the development of Sufism in North Africa.

During the Ottoman Empire's control of the region in the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Tunisia was used by several notable figures, including Tunisia Pasha, a governor of the province of Tunis in the late 16th century, and Tunisia Bey, a ruler of the region in the early 17th century.

In more recent history, Tunisia al-Husayni was a Palestinian Arab nationalist and politician who lived from 1895 to 1974. He played a significant role in the Arab-Israeli conflict and was a prominent figure in the Palestinian national movement.

While these are just a few examples, the name Tunisia has been used throughout history by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, reflecting the rich heritage and diversity of the region from which the name originated.

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