Find out how popular the first name Zerriah has been for the last 1 years (from 2010 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zerriah by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Zerriah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zerriah.

The history of the first name Zerriah

The name Zerriah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name "Zeriˁah," which is derived from the Biblical Hebrew root "zera," meaning "seed" or "offspring."

In the Hebrew Bible, there is a mention of a man named "Zeriˁah" in the Book of Ezra (2:25). He was one of the sons of Hashum who had married a foreign woman during the time of the Babylonian exile. This reference suggests that the name was already in use among the Israelites during the 6th century BCE.

The earliest recorded example of the name Zerriah dates back to the 16th century. One notable bearer was Zerriah Marrah, an Italian-Jewish poet and scholar who lived in the late 16th century and wrote poetry in Hebrew and Italian.

Another prominent figure with the name Zerriah was Zerriah ben Nathan, a German-Jewish rabbi, and scholar who lived in the 17th century. He wrote several important works on Jewish law and ethics, including a commentary on the Mishneh Torah of Maimonides.

In the 18th century, there was Zerriah Ephron, a Polish-Jewish rabbi and author who wrote extensively on Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism. He is known for his work "Olat Tamid," which dealt with the intricate laws of ritual slaughter.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Zerriah Hildesheimer, a German-Jewish rabbi, and scholar who was a leading figure in the Orthodox Jewish movement. He established the Rabbinical Seminary of Berlin, which became a prominent center for Torah study and Jewish education.

Lastly, in the 20th century, there was Zerriah Malikzadeh, an Iranian-Jewish writer, and poet who wrote in both Persian and Hebrew. He is best known for his poetry collections, which explored themes of Jewish identity and the Persian-Jewish experience.

While the name Zerriah is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the Jewish tradition. Its meaning as "seed" or "offspring" reflects the importance of lineage and continuity in the Hebrew and Jewish cultures.

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