Find out how popular the first name Zimora has been for the last 16 years (from 2009 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zimora by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Zimora is exclusively a female name.

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

The history of the first name Zimora

The name Zimora is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq, around 3500 BC. Linguists suggest that it may be derived from the Sumerian words "zim" meaning "life" and "ora" meaning "to give," thus potentially translating to "giver of life."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zimora can be found in the cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets from the ancient city of Ur, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. These tablets mention a priestess named Zimora who was revered for her role in fertility rituals and ceremonies.

In the 2nd century AD, a Greek historian named Pausanias mentioned a woman named Zimora who was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Alexandria. She was known for her teachings on the principles of virtue and ethics.

During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Zimora lived in the 9th century AD. She was a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the Carolingian court of Charlemagne. Her intricate and beautiful work adorned many religious texts and chronicles of the time.

In the 16th century, a renowned Portuguese explorer named Zimora da Gama was among the first Europeans to establish trade routes with India and Southeast Asia. She is credited with opening new avenues for cultural exchange and commerce between the East and West.

Another notable individual named Zimora was a 17th-century Italian composer and musician from Venice. Her compositions for the lute and theorbo were widely celebrated during the Baroque period, and she was a influential figure in the development of early opera.

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