Find out how popular the first name Ysatis has been for the last 11 years (from 1988 to 1998) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ysatis by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Ysatis is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1998, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ysatis.

The history of the first name Ysatis

The name Ysatis has its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the word "ysatis," which referred to a plant known as woad or dyer's woad. This plant was used as a source of blue dye in ancient times, and its name is believed to have been adapted into a personal name during the Hellenic period.

In ancient Greek texts, the name Ysatis is mentioned as early as the 5th century BCE, appearing in records and writings of that era. It was particularly popular among the Greek communities of the Aegean region, including the islands of the Cyclades and the coastal cities of Ionia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ysatis was a Greek poet and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE on the island of Lesbos. While little is known about her life, her works were referenced by later scholars, indicating her significance in the literary circles of her time.

During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE, the name Ysatis gained wider recognition and spread throughout the regions influenced by Greek culture. Notable individuals from this era included Ysatis of Cyrene, a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE and made significant contributions to the study of geometry.

As the Roman Empire expanded and absorbed Greek territories, the name Ysatis found its way into Roman society. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Ysatis of Tralles, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE. Her medical treatises were widely studied and influenced the development of medical knowledge in the ancient world.

In the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries CE, the name Ysatis continued to be used, albeit with less frequency. One notable figure was Ysatis of Constantinople, a noblewoman and philanthropist who lived in the 10th century CE and was renowned for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.

While the name Ysatis has largely fallen out of use in modern times, it remains an intriguing remnant of ancient Greek culture and its enduring influence on language and naming traditions.

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