Find out how popular the first name Zulmy has been for the last 14 years (from 2005 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zulmy by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Zulmy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zulmy.

The history of the first name Zulmy

The name Zulmy originates from the Arabic language and culture. Its roots can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Zulmy is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "zulm," which means darkness or oppression.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Zulmy can be found in medieval Islamic texts, where it was sometimes used to refer to individuals who were seen as oppressors or tyrants. However, the name also carried a more positive connotation, as it could represent someone who had overcome darkness or oppression.

In the 9th century CE, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad was known as Zulmy al-Baghdadi. He was renowned for his work in the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his contributions to the development of Arabic science during the Golden Age of Islam.

During the 11th century, a famous Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran) was named Zulmy al-Din Rumi. His spiritual teachings and poetry had a significant impact on the development of Islamic mysticism and literature in the region.

Another notable figure who bore the name Zulmy was Zulmy al-Andalusi, a renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain) in the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age in the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 14th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Egypt was known as Zulmy al-Qahiri. He wrote extensively on Islamic jurisprudence and was highly regarded for his expertise in the interpretation of Islamic law.

While the name Zulmy has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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