Find out how popular the first name Zohrab has been for the last 1 years (from 1992 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zohrab by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Zohrab is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zohrab.

The history of the first name Zohrab

The name Zohrab is of Persian origin and has its roots in the ancient Zoroastrian religion of Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "zohr" meaning "light" or "brightness" and the suffix "-ab" which means "water" or "river". The name can be interpreted to mean "radiant water" or "bright river".

In Persian mythology, Zohrab was the name of a legendary hero who fought bravely in battles against evil forces. The earliest known reference to the name appears in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zohrab was Zohrab Behram, a prominent Zoroastrian priest and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the preservation and study of Zoroastrian religious texts.

Another notable figure with the name Zohrab was Zohrab Pasha, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire from 1878 to 1879.

In the literary world, Zohrab was the name of the protagonist in the novel "The Lovers of Zohrab" by the Armenian-American writer Mikhail Naimy, published in 1957. The book explores themes of love, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life.

A more recent historical figure with the name Zohrab was Zohrab Khalapyan, an Armenian political activist and revolutionary who lived from 1856 to 1914. He played a significant role in the Armenian national liberation movement and fought for the rights of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.

Throughout history, the name Zohrab has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including Zoroastrians, Armenians, Persians, and Turks, reflecting the cultural diversity and rich heritage of the name's origins.

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