Find out how popular the first name Yumalai has been for the last 5 years (from 2007 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yumalai by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Yumalai is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yumalai.

The history of the first name Yumalai

The name Yumalai is believed to have originated from an ancient Sumerian dialect spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Proto-Sumerian words "yu" meaning "life" and "malai" meaning "to cherish" or "to hold dear". The name is thought to have been given to children as a wish for them to have a long and cherished life.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yumalai can be found in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the ancient city of Ur, which date back to around 2500 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high priestess named Yumalai who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature from ancient Mesopotamia, there is a minor character named Yumalai who is described as a wise and respected elder. While not much is known about this character, the inclusion of the name in such an important work suggests that it was in use during the time the epic was composed, around 2100 BCE.

The name Yumalai is also found in several ancient Sumerian hymns and religious texts, where it is often used to refer to various deities or divine figures, possibly owing to its meaning of "cherished life".

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Yumalai was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2000 BCE. His name has been found on several cuneiform tablets that record legal transactions and administrative documents from the city of Nippur.

Another notable figure named Yumalai was a Babylonian astronomer who lived around 1500 BCE and is credited with making important observations and calculations related to the movements of the planets and stars.

In the 8th century BCE, there was a Median prince named Yumalai who played a significant role in the struggle against the Assyrian Empire. He is mentioned in several Assyrian records as a leader of the Median tribes who fought against the Assyrian king Sargon II.

During the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, there was a high-ranking official named Yumalai who served as a satrap, or governor, of one of the provinces. He is mentioned in several inscriptions and historical accounts from that time period.

In the 3rd century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher named Yumalai who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. He was a student of the famous philosopher Zeno of Citium and is known for his writings on ethics and logic.

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