Find out how popular the first name Yabsera has been for the last 13 years (from 2006 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yabsera by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Yabsera is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 58% of people named Yabsera being female.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yabsera.

It's also interesting to see that despite Yabsera being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2018 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Yabsera.

The history of the first name Yabsera

The given name Yabsera is believed to have its origins in the ancient Amharic language of Ethiopia. Amharic is a Semitic language that traces its roots back to the Ge'ez language, which was spoken in the Kingdom of Aksum, one of the earliest civilizations in the region.

Yabsera is derived from the Amharic word "ybäśära," which means "to bring good news" or "to evangelize." This suggests that the name likely had religious connotations in its early use, possibly referring to someone who spread the teachings of Christianity or bore good tidings.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Yabsera can be found in ancient Ethiopian manuscripts and religious texts dating back to the 13th century AD. During this time, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church had a significant influence on the cultural and linguistic landscape of the region.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Yabsera was Yabsera Menelik, a 14th-century Ethiopian monk who is believed to have played a role in the establishment of the Gundagudu Monastery in present-day Eritrea.

Another notable figure in history with the name Yabsera was Yabsera Gebre Menfes Kidus, a 16th-century Ethiopian saint and religious leader who is revered in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

In the 17th century, Yabsera Kristos was a prominent Ethiopian scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Ge'ez manuscripts.

Yabsera Walda Mikael, born in the late 18th century, was a renowned Ethiopian poet and writer whose works reflected the cultural and linguistic traditions of the time.

Yabsera Haile Maryam, born in the early 20th century, was an influential Ethiopian artist and painter who helped to preserve and promote the rich artistic heritage of the country.

While the name Yabsera has its roots in the ancient Amharic language and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to Ethiopia or the Horn of Africa region.

Data source

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