Find out how popular the first name Yazmani has been for the last 1 years (from 2017 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yazmani by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yazmani.

The history of the first name Yazmani

The name Yazmani has its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to the ancient Persian civilization that flourished in the region now known as Iran. The name is derived from the combination of two Persian words, "yazdan" meaning "divine" or "god," and "mani," which refers to a precious stone or gem.

In ancient Persian mythology, gems and precious stones were revered for their beauty and believed to possess mystical powers. The name Yazmani could have been given to individuals who were considered to have a divine or precious quality, akin to a rare gem. Alternatively, it may have been bestowed upon individuals born under auspicious astrological circumstances or during significant celestial events, as the ancient Persians placed great emphasis on astrology and celestial observations.

The earliest recorded use of the name Yazmani can be traced back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire, one of the most influential Persian dynasties. It appears in several ancient Persian texts and inscriptions from that era, though its exact origin and meaning have been subject to varying interpretations by scholars over the centuries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yazmani. One of the earliest recorded was Yazmani al-Khayyam, a renowned Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived from 1048 to 1131 CE. His works, including the Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains, have been widely celebrated and translated into numerous languages.

Another prominent figure was Yazmani ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, a Persian polymath who lived from 980 to 1037 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and science, and his works, such as "The Canon of Medicine," had a profound influence on the development of Western thought and medical practices.

In the realm of literature, Yazmani Firdausi, a celebrated Persian poet who lived from 935 to 1020 CE, is renowned for his epic masterpiece, the Shahnameh, or "Book of Kings," which recounts the mythical and historical heritage of Iran and its rulers.

During the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th and 17th centuries, Yazmani Beg was a prominent military commander and statesman who played a vital role in the expansion and consolidation of the Persian Empire under Shah Abbas I.

More recently, in the 20th century, Yazmani Khalili was an influential Iranian painter and sculptor who helped shape the modern art movement in Iran and whose works reflected the rich cultural heritage and traditions of his homeland.

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