Find out how popular the first name Ziomara has been for the last 48 years (from 1977 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ziomara by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Ziomara 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 Ziomara.

The history of the first name Ziomara

The given name Ziomara is believed to have its origins in the ancient Latinized form of the Germanic name Sigimaric, which combines the elements "sigu" meaning victory and "maru" meaning famous. This name was prevalent during the early medieval period among the various Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, France, and the Low Countries.

In the 7th century, the Merovingian King Sigebert III of Austrasia had a son named Sigimaric, which is one of the earliest recorded instances of this name. During the Carolingian dynasty, a nobleman named Sigimaric is mentioned in the Annales Regni Francorum, an important historical chronicle of the Frankish Kingdom compiled in the late 8th century.

As the name evolved through various linguistic transformations, it took on different spellings and forms across regions. In the Iberian Peninsula, the name Ziomara emerged as a distinct variant, potentially influenced by the Moorish presence and the fusion of Germanic and Arabic linguistic elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ziomara can be found in the 12th century, when a noblewoman bearing this name is mentioned in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon. In the following centuries, the name appeared sporadically in various regions of Spain and Portugal, often associated with members of the nobility or the upper classes.

Notable historical figures who bore the name Ziomara include:

1. Ziomara de Castilla (1210-1269), a Spanish noblewoman and a member of the House of Burgundy, known for her patronage of the arts and her influence at the court of King Alfonso X of Castile.

2. Ziomara de Sousa (1285-1348), a Portuguese noblewoman and landowner, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Portugal during the 14th century.

3. Ziomara de Aragón (1330-1402), a member of the Aragonese royal family, known for her involvement in the resolution of the Compromise of Caspe, which resolved the succession crisis in the Crown of Aragon.

4. Ziomara de Mendoza (1475-1542), a Spanish aristocrat and poet, renowned for her contributions to the literary circles of the Spanish Renaissance.

5. Ziomara de Guzmán (1520-1589), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Philip II of Spain and played a role in the administration of the Spanish colonies in the New World.

While the name Ziomara has its roots in the ancient Germanic world, it has evolved and taken on various forms and meanings throughout history, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, where it has been associated with nobility, literary circles, and influential figures across various eras.

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