Find out how popular the first name Zamya has been for the last 26 years (from 1998 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zamya by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Zamya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 29 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zamya.

The history of the first name Zamya

The name Zamya is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia between the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "zamyu," which means "precious stone" or "gem." The Sumerians were known for their advanced knowledge of gemstones and their use in jewelry-making and decorative arts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zamya can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Ur, dating back to approximately 2300 BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Zamya-ili, which translates to "Zamya is my god." This suggests that the name may have held religious significance in ancient Sumerian society.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zamya. One such person was Zamya of Lagash, a high priestess who lived in the city-state of Lagash (present-day Iraq) during the 24th century BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and her role in the religious ceremonies of the time.

Another prominent figure was Zamya the Scribe, who lived in the city of Nippur (also in present-day Iraq) around 2000 BCE. He was a skilled calligrapher and is credited with transcribing and preserving several important literary works from the Sumerian civilization.

In the 6th century BCE, there was a Persian prince named Zamya, who was a member of the Achaemenid dynasty. He is mentioned in the inscriptions of King Darius I, where he is referred to as a satrap (governor) of one of the provinces of the Persian Empire.

During the Hellenistic period, a Greek philosopher named Zamya of Miletus lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Anaxagoras and is said to have written several treatises on metaphysics and cosmology, although none of his works have survived to the present day.

In more recent times, there was an Italian Renaissance painter named Zamya Fiorentini, who lived in the 15th century CE. He was known for his intricate frescoes and religious paintings, some of which can still be seen in churches and museums across Italy.

It is worth noting that while the name Zamya has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various other civilizations and cultures throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this ancient name.

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