Find out how popular the first name Zhane has been for the last 32 years (from 1993 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zhane by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Zhane is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 83% of people named Zhane being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zhane.

The history of the first name Zhane

The name Zhane has its roots in the Persian language and culture, dating back to the 6th century CE. It is derived from the old Persian word "zhane," which means "life" or "soul." The name was popular among the Zoroastrian community in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran and surrounding regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zhane can be found in the Zoroastrian religious text, the Avesta, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the concept of life and vitality. The name also appeared in several Persian poems and literature from the medieval period, often used as a symbolic representation of beauty and grace.

During the Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE), the name Zhane gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure from this era was Zhane Khosrow, a renowned Persian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the soul were highly influential in the region.

As the Islamic conquests spread across Persia in the 7th century, the name Zhane became less common, although it continued to be used within certain communities. In the 10th century, a famous Persian poet named Zhane Ganjavi was born in the city of Ganja, modern-day Azerbaijan. His works, particularly his epic poem "Khosrow and Shirin," were widely celebrated and contributed to the preservation of the name's legacy.

During the Safavid Dynasty (1501-1736 CE), the name experienced a resurgence in popularity among the Persian elite. One notable figure from this period was Zhane Bahar, a renowned calligrapher and artist who was born in Shiraz in 1548 CE. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned many mosques and palaces throughout Persia and are still revered today.

In more recent times, the name Zhane has been popularized in various forms across different cultures and languages. In the 20th century, notable figures with the name include Zhane Kasraian, an Iranian-American actress born in 1942, and Zhane Ghahremani, an Iranian-Swedish author and activist born in 1958.

While the name Zhane has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and continues to be used in various forms and spellings around the world, carrying with it a rich history and symbolism of life, beauty, and the human spirit.

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