Ninnu
Sumerian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ninnu
Ninnu is a Sumerian name meaning "lord" or "master," derived from the Sumerian linguistic root referring to authority and divine rulership.
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Etymology
Ninnu is a Sumerian name meaning "lord" or "master," derived from the Sumerian linguistic root referring to authority and divine rulership. The name was primarily used in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, particularly among Sumerian and Akkadian peoples, with historical attestation in cuneiform texts and religious contexts where it was applied to deities and rulers.
Ninnu currently ranks #1,920 in the United States as a girl's name.
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