Ashur
Akkadian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ashur
The name 'Ashur' means "the one who is blessed" or "happy" in Assyrian/Akkadian, derived from the root *ʾšr* (to be straight or prosperous), and is also the name of the chief deity in the Assyrian pantheon.
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Etymology
The name 'Ashur' means "the one who is blessed" or "happy" in Assyrian/Akkadian, derived from the root *ʾšr* (to be straight or prosperous), and is also the name of the chief deity in the Assyrian pantheon. It is primarily used in Assyrian Christian and Jewish cultures, with historical significance as the name of the ancient Assyrian god and the biblical figure Ashur (son of Shem) in Genesis.
Ashur currently ranks #3,519 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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