Find out how popular the first name Yakita has been for the last 9 years (from 1976 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yakita by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Yakita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yakita.

The history of the first name Yakita

The name Yakita has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day southern Iraq. It dates back to around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ya" meaning "water" and "kita" meaning "to protect" or "to guard". Thus, the name Yakita is believed to have been given to individuals with a connection to water, such as those living near rivers or those tasked with protecting water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yakita can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world. These inscriptions date back to around 2800 BCE and mention a priestess named Yakita who served in the temple of the goddess Inanna.

In ancient Sumerian mythology, there is a reference to a minor deity named Yakita, who was associated with the protection of rivers and waterways. This deity was often invoked by sailors and fishermen for safe passage and bountiful catches.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yakita. One of the earliest was Yakita of Lagash, a high-ranking official who lived during the reign of King Gudea in the city-state of Lagash (modern-day Al-Hiba, Iraq) around 2100 BCE.

Another famous Yakita was a Babylonian astronomer who lived in the 7th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of early astronomical calculations.

In the 5th century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher named Yakita who was a student of Pythagoras and is said to have written several treatises on mathematics and geometry, although none of his works have survived to the modern day.

During the Medieval period, a Sufi mystic named Yakita al-Baghdadi (born in Baghdad in 1050 CE) gained prominence for his poetic writings and spiritual teachings, which influenced the development of Sufism in the region.

In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals named Yakita was Yakita Saito, a Japanese painter and printmaker who lived from 1868 to 1954. He was known for his traditional ukiyo-e woodblock prints and his depictions of everyday life in Edo-period Japan.

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