Male Babylonian Names and Their Different Meanings

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

People in Mesopotamia were very different after the Babylonians came and went. Male Babylonian names have their own history.

They left behind a lot of writing, art, and history. The names of the people who live there are interesting.

They tell us a lot about who they are, their beliefs, and how they act around others.

We are studying Babylonian male names to learn what they meant and more about the people who had them.

Naming Practices:

Some people might say they chose their names, but they didn’t.

A person’s name can often tell much about their family, church, or way of life.

They always explained what people’s names meant sincerely.

People in Iraq thought their names showed much about who they were and how they lived.

They thought it was essential to pick names that would mean something.

Variety and Diversity:

In Babylon, people spoke different languages and came from different places, so their names differed.

Like Akkadian and Sumerian, people gave their children names that were a mix of more than one tongue and way of life.

Mesopotamia used to be very different from now. Babylonia and the names of the people who lived there changed over time.

This turned the names of people from different places and times into a beautiful web.

Here are the male Babylonian names along with their meanings:

Aba-Enlil (Akkadian & Sumerian): Father of Enlil (Sumerian god of air)
Adad-Gula (Akkadian & Sumerian): Adad (Akkadian storm god) is Powerful
Adda (Akkadian): God of storms and rain (Akkadian)
Adda-guppi (Akkadian & Akkadian): Adda (Akkadian god of storms) is Strong
Apil-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): Son (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Apla-iddina (Akkadian & Akkadian): Son (Akkadian) has Given
Arad-Ea (Akkadian & Sumerian): Servant (Akkadian) of Ea (Sumerian water god)
Arad-Ea (Akkadian & Sumerian): Servant (Akkadian) of Ea (Sumerian water god)
Ashur-bani-apli (Akkadian & Akkadian): Ashur (Akkadian chief god) is the Creator (Akkadian) of the Son
Ashur-ressu-ishbi (Akkadian & Akkadian & Amorite): Ashur (Akkadian chief god) has Headed (Akkadian) to the Fire God (Amorite)
Ašur-bel-nise (Akkadian & Sumerian): Ashur (Akkadian chief god) is the Lord (Sumerian) of Good Deeds
Babilu-sharra (Akkadian & Sumerian): From Babylon (Akkadian) the King (Sumerian)
Bel-iqisha (Akkadian & Akkadian): Bel (Akkadian lord god) is Trustworthy
Bel-Shaliman (Akkadian & Akkadian): Bel (Akkadian lord god) is Peace
Dagān-Marduk (Akkadian & Sumerian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) is like Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Dagān-narnia (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) is My Light
Dagān-taklaku (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) is Mighty
Enki-du (Sumerian & Akkadian): Lord (Sumerian) Enki (Sumerian god of wisdom) is Good
Ennamir (Sumerian): Wild Bull (Sumerian) – Symbolic of strength
Enshi (Sumerian): Governor (Sumerian)
Gimil-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): Reward (Akkadian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Gimil-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): Reward (Akkadian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Gudea (Sumerian): Ruler (Sumerian) built Lagash (ancient city)
Hambagar (Elamite): Elamite god of justice
Hammurabi (Amorite & Akkadian): (Amorite) Kindred is Great (Akkadian) – Name of a famous Babylonian king
Ilum-bani (Akkadian & Akkadian): God (Akkadian) is the Builder
Ilum-ibni (Akkadian & Akkadian): God (Akkadian) has Built
Inanna-sumi (Sumerian & Akkadian): Inanna (Sumerian goddess of love) is Exalted (Akkadian)
Ishbi-Irra (Amorite & Akkadian): Fire God (Amorite) is Exalted (Akkadian)
Itti-Marduk-balatu (Akkadian & Akkadian): With (Akkadian) Marduk (Akkadian chief god) is Life
Kalbu-shakin (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dog (Akkadian) is Mighty
Kandalanu (Kassite): Kassite name of unknown meaning
Kurigalzu (Sumerian & Kassite): Servant (Sumerian) of the god Galzu (Kassite)
Labasha-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): May He Flourish (Akkadian) under Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Labashi-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): May He Flourish (Akkadian) under Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Libit-Ishtar (Akkadian & Akkadian): Work (Akkadian) of Ishtar (Akkadian goddess of love)
Lugal-abada (Sumerian & Sumerian): King (Sumerian) is Eternal
Lugal-marduk (Sumerian & Akkadian): King (Sumerian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Mannu-ki-Babilu (Akkadian & Akkadian): Who is Like (Akkadian) Babylon (Akkadian)
Marduk-zakir-šumi (Akkadian & Akkadian): Marduk (Akkadian chief god) Remembers My Name
Mashti (Elamite): Elamite goddess of justice
Mesag (Sumerian): Sheep (Sumerian) – Symbolic of abundance
Mukin-aplu (Akkadian & Akkadian): Established (Akkadian) Son
Nabonassar (Akkadian & Akkadian): Nebo (variant of Nabu) is Exalted
Nabonidus (Akkadian): Nebo (variant of Nabu) is Praised
Nabu-apla-iddina (Akkadian & Akkadian): Nabu (Akkadian god of wisdom) has Given a Son
Nabu-kudurri-usur (Akkadian & Akkadian): Nabu (Akkadian god of wisdom) Protect the Firstborn Son
Nabu-sharra-usur (Akkadian & Akkadian): Nabu (Akkadian god of wisdom) Protect the King
Namtar (Sumerian): Destiny (Sumerian)
Nanna-Sin (Sumerian & Akkadian): Nanna (Sumerian moon god) is Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Napištu (Akkadian): Breath (Akkadian) – Symbolic of life
Naram-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): Beloved (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Nergal-shar-usur (Akkadian & Akkadian): Nergal (Akkadian god of the underworld) Protect the King
Nindar (Sumerian): Strong Man (Sumerian)
Ninurta (Akkadian): God of war and agriculture (Akkadian)
Ninurta-apal-ekur (Akkadian & Akkadian & Sumerian): Ninurta (Akkadian god of war) is the Son (Akkadian) of the Temple (Sumerian)
Nur-Shamash (Akkadian & Akkadian): Light (Akkadian) of Shamash (Akkadian) Nushu (Akkadian): Gift (Akkadian)
Ramman (Akkadian): God of thunder and storms (Akkadian)
Rim-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): High Priest (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Sangara (Hurrian): Gatekeeper (Hurrian)
Sargon (Akkadian): Legitimate King (Akkadian)
Shamash-shuma-usur (Akkadian & Akkadian): Shamash (Akkadian sun god) Protects My Name
Sharrum-kan (Akkadian & Akkadian): King (Akkadian) is Legitimate
Shudur (Akkadian): Hero (Akkadian)
Shumu-abum (Akkadian & Akkadian): Renowned (Akkadian) Father
Sin-magir (Akkadian & Akkadian): Sin (Akkadian moon god) is the Helper
Sîn-Muballiṭ (Akkadian & Akkadian): Sin (Akkadian moon god) is the Exalter
Sin-shar-ishkun (Akkadian & Akkadian): Sin (Akkadian moon god) is King Established
Subartu (Akkadian): Name for a northern Mesopotamian region
Tukulti-Ninurta (Akkadian & Akkadian): Trust in (Akkadian) Ninurta (Akkadian god of war)
Ur-Nammu (Sumerian & Sumerian): Man of (Sumerian) the god Namma (Sumerian)
Zababa (Amorite): Chief god in the Amorite pantheon
Zabib (Akkadian): Raisin (Akkadian) – Used metaphorically
Zamama (Elamite): Elamite god of the sky
Zariqu (Akkadian): Seed (Akkadian) – Symbolic of new life

Unique Gems in Male Babylonian Names:

Now let’s move to the unique part of male Babylonian names:

Abdi-Aššur (Akkadian): “Servant of Ashur” (Ashur – chief god) – Less common than “Abdi-Marduk” or “Abdi-Ištar”
Abiar (Akkadian): “Father is a God” – Uncommon compared to “Abiya” (Servant of Anu).
Adad-guppi (Akkadian): “Adad is Mighty” – Less frequent than “Adad-apla-iddina” (Adad has Given a Son).
Akkad (Akkadian): “Accadian” (referencing the region) – A name specific to Babylonian origin.
Amurru (Akkadian): “Amorite” (referencing a neighboring people) – A name based on ethnicity.
Aššur-remanni (Akkadian): “Ashur is Merciful” – Less used compared to “Aššur-uballit” (Ashur is Exalted).
Dagul-Marduk (Akkadian): “Great Marduk” – Combines “Dagul” (Great) with the more common “Marduk”.
Ennamir (Sumerian): “En (lord) is Kind” – Uncommon variant of Sumerian names.
Enurta-bani (Akkadian): “Enurta is the Creator” – Less frequent than “Enurta” (God of War).
Erra-itti (Akkadian): “With Erra” (plague god) – A rare name due to the association with plague.
Gimil-Sin (Akkadian): “Reward of Sin” (Sin – moon god) – Less common than “Apil-Sin” (Son of Sin).
Gudea (Sumerian): “Called by God” – Uncommon spelling variation.
Hanbi (Akkadian): “Favored by the God” – A rarer alternative to “Nabi-um” (Nabu).
Iddin-Dagan (Akkadian): “Dagan (agricultural god) has Given” – Less frequent than applications of “Marduk” or “Ishtar”.
Iltani (Akkadian): “Gift of the Gods” – A unique name signifying divine favor.
Inib-Sin (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) is Watched Over” – A rarer name related to Sin.
Apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Has Given a Son” (generic) – A less specific version of names like “Marduk-apla-iddina”.
Ili-abni (Akkadian): “The God has Created” (variant spelling).
Inanna-itti (Akkadian): “With Inanna” (goddess of love and war) – A rare instance of a goddess name used for men (variant spelling).
Kalamu (Akkadian): “Whole, Complete” – A name signifying wholeness
Liblut (Akkadian): “Flourishing” – A name suggesting prosperity.
Marduk-šapiku (Akkadian): “Marduk is Noble” – A less common way to express the god’s nobility.
Iphur-Marduk (Akkadian): “Scattered by Marduk” – An uncommon name with a possible negative connotation.
Itti-Marduk-balatu (Akkadian): “With Marduk is Life” (variant spelling).
Kisir-Aššur (Akkadian): “Purse of Ashur” (referencing a treasurer position) – A name specific to a profession.
Lugal (Sumerian): “King” – A powerful but uncommon title used as a name.
Marduk-šarrani (Akkadian): “Marduk is King” – A less frequent way to express the god’s dominance.
Mesi (Akkadian): “Hero” (variant of Shudur) – Uncommon compared to the more established “Shudur”
Mukin-aplu (Akkadian): “Established Son” – A rare name with a focus on lineage.
Nabium-itti-Marduk (Akkadian): “Nabu (god of wisdom) is with Marduk” – Combines two deities in a rarer name.
Nanše (Akkadian): “Lady of Life” (Ishtar with a masculine twist) – A rare instance of a goddess name used for men.
Napishtu (Akkadian): “Helper” (variant of Napiri) – Uncommon spelling variation.
Nidinti-ili (Akkadian): “Righteous One of the God” – Combines “Nidintu” with a generic “god” instead of a specific deity.
Ninurta-apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Ninurta has Given a Son” (variant spelling).
Pabilsag (Sumerian): “The Shepherd is Wise” (variant spelling).
Puhrusati (Akkadian): “Released” – A name with a possibly legal or political connotation.
Remanu-nirari (Akkadian): “The Merciful One is Light” – Combines “Remanu” with “nirari” (light).
Sharrum-kan (Akkadian): “The Legal King” (variant spelling).
Sin-magir (Akkadian): “Beloved of Sin” (Sin – moon god) – Less frequent than applications of “Marduk” or “Ishtar”.
Sulili (Akkadian): “Canal” – A name referencing a geographical feature.
Tab-Ea (Akkadian): “Child of Ea” (Ea – Sumerian water god) (variant spelling).
Taklaku (Akkadian): “Confident” – A name signifying self-assurance.
Tiblat-Marduk (Akkadian): “Life of Marduk” – A rare name emphasizing the god’s life-giving power.
Tukulti-Apil-Ešarra (Akkadian): “Trust in the Son of Ešarra” (Ešarra – temple of Marduk) – A lengthy and unique name.
Ur-Namma (Sumerian): “Exalted Man” (variant spelling).
Zababa-šarri (Akkadian): “Zababa is King” – Elevates the warrior god Zababa to a kingly status (rare).
Zikir-Šamaš (Akkadian): “Memory of Shamash” (Shamash – sun god) – A name focused on remembrance.
Zikir-Marduk (Akkadian): “Memory of Marduk” (Marduk – chief god) – Similar to “Zikir-Šamaš” but for Marduk.
Zimri-Lim (Akkadian): “Exalted by the God Lim” (Lim – unknown deity) (variant spelling).

Modern Variations:

Now I am sharing the list of modern male Babylonian names:

Adan (Akkadian – variant of Abi): Father
Apil (Akkadian): Son (usable in modern times)
Ashur (Akkadian): Chief god (modernized spelling)
Babyl (Akkadian): Gate of the Gods (referencing Babylon city)
Enki (Sumerian): Lord of the Earth (usable in modern times)
Hammurabi (Akkadian): The Kindred One is Exalted (shortened – Hammura)
Ishtar (Akkadian): Goddess of love and war (adapted for a masculine sound)
Nabonid (Akkadian): Nabu (god of wisdom) is Praised (shortened – Nabo)
Naram (Akkadian): Beloved (variant of Naram-Sin)
Niru (Akkadian): Light (variant of Nur-Shamash)
Sharu (Akkadian): King (shortened version of Sharrum)
Abbab (Akkadian – variant of Abi): Father (modernized sound)
Dayyan (Akkadian): Judge
Ea (Sumerian): Water god (usable in modern times)
Enlil (Sumerian): Lord of the Wind (usable in modern times)
Eridu (Akkadian): First City (referencing an ancient Babylonian city)
Gudea (Sumerian): Called by God (modernized spelling)
Ilum (Akkadian): God (usable in modern times)
Inanna (Akkadian): Goddess of love and war (adapted for a more masculine sound – Inan)
Kal (Akkadian): Whole, Complete (shortened and modernized)
Libi (Akkadian): Kind (shortened version of Libit)
Marduk (Akkadian): Chief god (usable in modern times)
Akkad (Akkadian): Accadian (referencing the region – modernized spelling)
Amur (Akkadian): Amorite (referencing a neighboring people – modernized spelling)
Ashur-Em (Akkadian – combining elements): Ashur (god) + Em (eminent)
Dagul (Akkadian): Great (usable in modern times)
Enmer (Sumerian – combining elements): En (lord) + Mer (mighty)
Enkiya (Sumerian – combining elements): Enki (god) + Ya (a suffix for emphasis)
Errason (Akkadian – combining elements): Erra (plague god) + Son (meaning preserved)
Erua (Akkadian): Wind (derived from Enlil)
Etana (Akkadian): The Steadfast One (usable in modern times)
Gimli (Akkadian): Reward (usable in modern times)
Gudeael (Sumerian – combining elements): Gudea + El (mighty)
Hananiah (Akkadian): Favored by God (Hebrew origin, مرتبط (murtabit) with Hanbi in Arabic)
Hanan (Akkadian): Favored (variant of Hanbi)
Iddin (Akkadian): Given (shortened version of Iddina)
Iddin-Marduk (Akkadian – combining elements): Iddin (Given) + Marduk (god)
Iltani (Akkadian): Gift of the Gods (usable in modern times)
Inanna-ili (Akkadian – combining elements): Inanna (goddess) + Ili (god)
Kal-Marduk (Akkadian – combining elements): Kal (whole) + Marduk (god)
Kanu (Akkadian): Possessor (variant of Kandalanu)
Kurigal (Sumerian): Man of the Great Kur (usable with a different meaning)
Kurik (Akkadian): Shepherd (shortened version of Kurikku)
Libellu (Akkadian): Kind and Flourishing (combining Libit + Liblut)
Libit-Marduk (Akkadian – combining elements): Libit (Kind) + Marduk (god)
Marduk-El (Akkadian – combining elements): Marduk (god) + El (mighty – Hebrew origin))
Marduk-zakir (Akkadian – combining elements): Marduk (god) + Zakir (remembering)
Mesag (Sumerian): Great One (usable in modern times)
Mesha (Akkadian): Gift (usable in modern times)
Mishari (Akkadian): Righteous (variant of Nidinti)
Nabi (Akkadian): Nabu (god of wisdom) (shortened version)
Nabu-sharru (Akkadian – combining elements): Nabu (god) + Sharru (king)
Napiri (Akkadian): Helper (usable in modern times)
Napiri-ili (Akkadian – combining elements): Napiri (helper) + Ili (god)
Ninurta (Akkadian): God of War (usable in modern times)
Ninurta-apla (Akkadian – combining elements): Ninurta (god) + Apla (son)
Nisiru (Akkadian): Guardian (usable in modern times)
Nushrum (Akkadian): Life (variant of Nushu)
Pabilsag (Sumerian): The Shepherd is Wise (usable in modern times)
Ramman-El (Akkadian – combining elements): Ramman (weather god) + El (mighty)
Remanu (Akkadian): The Merciful One (usable in modern times)
Rikilis (Akkadian): Help (shortened version of Rikilishtur)
Shudur (Akkadian): Hero (usable in modern times)
Shulgi (Sumerian): Mighty King (usable with a different meaning)
Sin (Akkadian): Moon god (usable in modern times)
Sin-sharru (Akkadian – combining elements): Sin (god) + Sharru (king)
Suppil (Akkadian): Noble (shortened version of Suppiluliuma)
Tab (Akkadian): Child (shortened version of Tab-Ea)
Tukulti (Akkadian): Trust (shortened version of Tukulti-Ninurta)
You’re (Sumerian): City (referencing an ancient Mesopotamian city)

Cultural Male Babylonian Names:

When it comes to culture, in Babylonian culture there are a variety of unique names.

Choosing the right name is totally up to you.

Abdi-Hegal (Akkadian): Servant (Akkadian) of the god Hegal (Akkadian god of justice)
Abراهيم (Akkadian): Exalted Father (Akkadian)
Adad-shuma-usur (Akkadian & Akkadian): Adad (Akkadian storm god) Protects my Name
Adda-guppi (Akkadian & Akkadian): Adda (Akkadian god of storms) is Strong
Agum (Akkadian): Crown (Akkadian)
Akpi (Akkadian): Next to God (Akkadian)
Amar-Suen (Akkadian & Sumerian): Marduk (Akkadian god, replacing Sumerian god Suen) is Exalted
Amil-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): The Man (Akkadian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Ammisaduqa (Akkadian): Ammisaduqa (Akkadian king’s name)
Apla-iddina (Akkadian & Akkadian): Son (Akkadian) has Given
Apla-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): The Firstborn Son (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Arad-Ea (Akkadian & Sumerian): Servant (Akkadian) of Ea (Sumerian water god)
Ašur-etel (Akkadian & Akkadian): Ashur (Akkadian chief god) is Noble
Ašur-šadûni (Akkadian & Akkadian): Ashur (Akkadian chief god) has Appointed
Bazuzu (Akkadian): Apotropaic deity (protector god)
Bêl-bânu (Akkadian & Akkadian): Bel (Akkadian lord god) is the Creator
Dagān-milki (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) is My King
Dagān-taklaku (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) is Mighty
Enlil-bani (Sumerian & Akkadian): Enlil (Sumerian god of air) is the Builder
Ennamir (Sumerian): Wild Bull (Sumerian) – Symbolic of strength
Ennamirdu (Sumerian & Akkadian): Wild Bull (Sumerian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Enshi (Sumerian): Governor (Sumerian)
Enurta-nashir (Akkadian & Akkadian): Ninurta (Akkadian god of war) Protects
Erra (Akkadian): God of plague and destruction (Akkadian)
Etana (Akkadian): The Steadfast One (Akkadian)
GIBIL (Akkadian): Akkadian god of fire and metalworking
Gimil-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): Reward (Akkadian) of Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Gudea (Sumerian): Ruler (Sumerian) built Lagash (ancient city)
Hammurabi (Amorite & Akkadian): (Amorite) Kindred is Great (Akkadian)
Ḫattusili (Hittite): Hittite king’s name, meaning possibly “man of Hatti”
Ḫumbaba (Elamite): Elamite deity associated with mountains and storms
Ibbi-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): Son (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Iddin-Dagan (Akkadian & Akkadian): Dagan (Akkadian fertility god) has Given
Iltani (Akkadian): My God (Akkadian) is Anu (Akkadian sky god)
Ilum-ibni (Akkadian & Akkadian): God (Akkadian) has Built
Imgur-Enlil (Akkadian & Sumerian): Son (Akkadian) of Enlil (Sumerian god of air)
Ishbi-Irra (Amorite & Akkadian): Fire God (Amorite) is Exalted (Akkadian)
Išme-Dagan (Akkadian & Akkadian): Heard (Akkadian) by Dagan (Akkadian fertility god)
Ištar-muti (Akkadian & Akkadian): Ishtar (Akkadian goddess of love) is the Daughter
Itti-Marduk-balatu (Akkadian & Akkadian): With (Akkadian) Marduk (Akkadian chief god) is Life
Itti-Marduk-balatu (Akkadian & Akkadian): With (Akkadian) Marduk (Akkadian chief god) is Life
Kadashman (Kassite): Kassite god of justice
Kandalanu (Kassite): Kassite name of unknown meaning
Kinu (Akkadian): Loyal (Akkadian)
Kiruba (Akkadian): A blessing or offering (Akkadian)
Kurigalzu (Sumerian & Kassite): Servant (Sumerian) of the god Galzu (Kassite)
Labashi-Marduk (Akkadian & Akkadian): May He Flourish (Akkadian) under Marduk (Akkadian chief god)
Lagamal (Sumerian): Great Hero (Sumerian)
Libit-Ishtar (Akkadian & Akkadian): Work (Akkadian) of Ishtar (Akkadian goddess of love)
Lipit-Eshtar (Akkadian & Akkadian): To Please (Akkadian) Ishtar (Akkadian goddess of love)
Lugal-abada (Sumerian & Sumerian): King (Sumerian) is Eternal
Lugal-ezen (Sumerian & Sumerian): Ruler (Sumerian) of the Temple
Lugal-zaggisi (Sumerian): King (Sumerian) of Akkad (ancient region)
Mannu-ki-Babilu (Akkadian & Akkadian): Who is Like (Akkadian) Babylon (Akkadian)
Marduk-zakir-šumi (Akkadian & Akkadian): Marduk (Akkadian chief god) Remembers My Name
Mashti (Elamite): Elamite goddess of justice
Mesag (Sumerian): Sheep (Sumerian) – Symbolic of abundance
Mukin-aplu (Akkadian & Akkadian): Established (Akkadian) Son
Murnu (Akkadian): Beloved (Akkadian)
Nabonidus (Akkadian): Nebo (variant of Nabu) is Praised
Nabopolassar (Akkadian): Nebo (variant of Nabu) Protects the Firstborn Son
Napištu (Akkadian): Breath (Akkadian) – Symbolic of life
Nindar (Sumerian): Strong Man (Sumerian)
Ninurta-apal-ekur (Akkadian & Akkadian & Sumerian): Ninurta (Akkadian god of war) is the Son (Akkadian) of the Temple (Sumerian)
Nushu (Akkadian): Gift (Akkadian)
Qinnu (Akkadian): Possession (Akkadian)
Ramman (Akkadian): God of thunder and storms (Akkadian)
Rim-Sin (Akkadian & Akkadian): High Priest (Akkadian) of Sin (Akkadian moon god)
Sangara (Hurrian): Gatekeeper (Hurrian)
Sargon (Akkadian): Legitimate King (Akkadian)
Sharru-kin (Akkadian): The True King (Akkadian)
Sharrum-kan (Akkadian & Akkadian): King (Akkadian) is Legitimate
Shudur (Akkadian): Hero (Akkadian)
Sin-magir (Akkadian & Akkadian): Sin (Akkadian moon god) is the Helper
Sîn-Muballiṭ (Akkadian & Akkadian): Sin (Akkadian moon god) is the Exalter
Subartu (Akkadian): Name for a northern Mesopotamian region
Sulili (Akkadian): God of the canals and marshes (Akkadian)
Talimu (Akkadian): Guardian spirit (Akkadian)
Ur-Engur (Sumerian & Sumerian): Man (Sumerian) of the god Engur (Sumerian god of the earth)
Ur-Nammu (Sumerian & Sumerian): Man (Sumerian) of the god Namma (Sumerian)

Historical Male Babylonian Names:

Here are some historical male Babylonian names along with their meanings:

Nebuchadnezzar – “O Nabu, protect my boundary.” This name was borne by several kings of Babylon, most notably
Nebuchadnezzar II, who ruled during the Neo-Babylonian period and is known for his extensive building projects and conquests.
Hammurabi – “The kinsman is a healer.” Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, known for creating one of the earliest surviving legal codes, the Code of Hammurabi.
Sargon – “The legitimate king.” Sargon of Akkad was the founder of the Akkadian Empire and considered one of the first great conquerors of Mesopotamia.
Nabonidus – “Nabu is noble.” Nabonidus was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, known for his religious innovations and for being overthrown by the Persian conqueror Cyrus the Great.
Ashurbanipal – “The god Ashur has created an heir.” Ashurbanipal was one of the last great kings of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, known for his extensive library at Nineveh and his military campaigns.
Nabopolassar – “Nabu has given a son.” Nabopolassar was the Neo-Babylonian Empire’s founder and Nebuchadnezzar II’s father.
Belshazzar – “Bel, protect the king.” Belshazzar was a prince and co-regent of Babylon, mentioned in the biblical Book of Daniel during the fall of Babylon to the Persians.
Nabu-sharrussu-ukin – “Nabu, protect the crown prince.” This name is mentioned in ancient Babylonian texts. And is believed to refer to a military officer who was there during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Nabu-apla-iddina – “Nabu has given a son.” This name appears in Babylonian inscriptions and refers to individuals during the Neo-Babylonian period.
Kudurru – “A type of stone boundary marker.” While not a personal name. Kudurrus were inscribed boundary stones used in ancient Babylonia to demarcate land ownership and boundaries, often containing detailed legal and historical inscriptions.

These names provide a glimpse into ancient Babylonia’s rich history and culture, reflecting the time’s religious beliefs, social structures, and political landscape.

More Historical names are here.

Abdi-Adad (Akkadian): “Servant of Adad” (Adad – storm god)
Abdi-Elah (Akkadian): “Servant of the God”
Abdi-Hepa (Akkadian): “Servant of Hepa” (Hepa – mother goddess)
Abdi-Ilum (Akkadian): “Servant of the God”
Abdi-Ištar (Akkadian): “Servant of Ishtar” (Ishtar – goddess of love and war)
Abdi-Marduk (Akkadian): “Servant of Marduk” (Marduk – chief god)
Abdi-Milki (Akkadian): “Servant of the King”
Abiya (Akkadian): “Servant of Anu” (Anu – sky god)
Adad-apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Adad has Given a Son”
Adad-guppi (Akkadian): “Adad is Strong”
Adad-shum-usur (Akkadian): “Adad is the Noble Name”
Akhuni (Akkadian): “Moon God”
Akhyub (Akkadian): “Brother of the Moon God”
Amar-Sin (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) is the Sun”
Amar-Suena (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) is the Sun” (variant of Amar-Sin)
Apil-Sin (Akkadian): “Son of Sin” (Sin – moon god)
Apla (Akkadian): Possible divine name
Arad-Ea (Akkadian & Sumerian): “Servant of Ea” (Ea – Sumerian water god)
Aššur-bāni-apli (Akkadian): “Ashur (chief god) is the Creator of the Son”
Aššur-bel-nisi-šu (Akkadian): “Ashur is his Lord”
Aššur-etil-ili (Akkadian): “Ashur is the Prince of the Gods”
Aššur-rabi (Akkadian): “The Great Ashur”
Aššur-remanni (Akkadian): “Ashur is Merciful”
A بلا-iddin (Akkadian): “Apla has Given” (Apla – possible divine name)
Babilu (Akkadian): “Gate of the Gods” (referencing Babylon city)
Bel-ibni (Akkadian): “Bel (chief god) has Created”
Bel-iqisha (Akkadian): “Bel Seeks”
Bel-shunu (Akkadian): “Bel is Second”
Burna-buriash (Akkadian): “The God Burnu has Protected” (Burnu – fire god)
Dagul (Akkadian): “Great”
Damiq (Akkadian): “Beautiful”
Dayyan (Akkadian): “Judge”
Enba (Sumerian): “Lord of the House”
Enki (Sumerian): “Lord of the Earth”
Enlil (Sumerian): “Lord of the Wind”
Enlilbani (Akkadian): “Enlil is my Life” (Enlil – air god)
Ennamir (Sumerian): “En (lord) is Kind”
Enshag (Sumerian): “Lord of the House” (variant of Enba)
Enurta (Sumerian): “God of War”
Eriba (Akkadian): “Substitute”
Eriba-Marduk (Akkadian): “Substitute of Marduk”
Esaggil-kibri-mannu (Akkadian): “Who is Like Esaggil?” (Esaggil – temple of Marduk)
Etana (Akkadian): “The Steadfast One”
Ettemar (Akkadian): “Command of the God”
Gimil-Marduk (Akkadian): “Reward of Marduk”
Gudea (Sumerian): “Called by God” (variant)
Gulaki (Sumerian): “Great One”
Hammurabi (Akkadian): “The Kindred One is Exalted”
Hanbi (Akkadian): “Favored by the God”
Idin-Dagan (Akkadian): “Dagan (agricultural god) has Given”
Ili-ipparu (Akkadian): “The God has Created”
Ilum (Akkadian): “God”
Imgur-Bel (Akkadian): “The Son of Bel”
Imgur-Sin (Akkadian): “The Son of Sin” (Sin – moon god)
Inanna (Sumerian – can be used for males): “Lady of Heaven” (goddess, sometimes used for males)
Ishbi-Erra (Akkadian): “Erra (plague god) has Helped”
Ishme-Dagan (Akkadian): “Dagan (agricultural god) has Heard”
Itti (Akkadian): “Is with”
Itti-Marduk-balatu (Akkadian): “With Marduk is Life
Kabi (Akkadian): “Great, Mighty
Kandalanu (Akkadian): “Possessor of Right”
Kandalanu (Akkadian): “Possessor of Right” (variant)
Kurigalzu (Sumerian): “Man of the Great Kur” (Kur – underworld)
Kurikku (Akkadian): “Shepherd”
Labashi-Marduk (Akkadian): “May Marduk Preserve”
Libit (Akkadian): “Kind”
Libit-Ištar (Akkadian): “Ishtar is Kind”
Libit-Marduk (Akkadian): “Marduk is Kind”
Lipit (Akkadian): “Given Life”
Lipit-Ishtar (Akkadian): “Ishtar has Given Life”
Marduk-apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Marduk has Given a Son”
Marduk-balassu-iqbi (Akkadian): “Marduk has Uttered a Favorable Command”
Marduk-balatu (Akkadian): “Marduk is Life”
Marduk-shapik-zērī (Akkadian): “Marduk is the Chief Seed”
Marduk-zakir-šumi (Akkadian): “Marduk Remembers the Name”
Marduk-zakir-šumi (Akkadian): “Marduk Remembers the Name” (variant)
Mesag (Sumerian): “Great One” (variant of Gulaki)
Mesha (Akkadian): “Gift”
Mesilim (Sumerian): “Hero of the God”
Mishanu (Akkadian): “Gift” (variant of Mesha)
Misharu (Akkadian): “Righteous”
Nabium (Akkadian): “Nabu” (god of wisdom)
Nabonidus (Akkadian): “Nabu (god of wisdom) is Praised”
Nabu-apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Nabu has Given a Son”
Nabu-kudurri-usur (Akkadian): “Nabu, Firstborn Son, Helper”
Nabu-shum-libur (Akkadian): “Nabu is the Noble Name”
Nagar (Akkadian): “Carpenter”
Napiri (Akkadian): “Helper”
Napi芦tu (Akkadian): “Helper” (variant of Napiri)
Naram-Sin (Akkadian): “Beloved of the Moon God”
Nashku (Akkadian): “Protected by the God”
Nasih (Akkadian): “Provider”
Nebuchadnezzar (Akkadian): “Nabu (god of wisdom), Protect the Crown Prince” (variant of Nabu-kudurri-usur)
Nidinti-Bel (Akkadian): “Righteous One of Bel” (Bel – chief god)
Nidintu (Akkadian): “Righteous”
Ninurta (Akkadian): “God of War” (variant of Enurta)
Ninurta-apla-iddina (Akkadian): “Ninurta has Given a Son”
Nirgal (Akkadian): “God of the Underworld”
Nisir (Akkadian): “Guardian”
Nisir-Sin (Akkadian): “Guardian of Sin” (Sin – moon god)
Nur-Shamash (Akkadian): “Light of Shamash” (Shamash – sun god)
Nushu (Akkadian): “Life
Nushu-limmu (Akkadian): “Life of the Year”
Pabilsag (Sumerian): “The Shepherd is Wise”
Pabilsag (Sumerian): “The Shepherd is Wise” (variant)
Puhrusati (Akkadian): “Released”
Ramman (Akkadian): “Weather God”
Ramu (Akkadian): “Exalted”
Remanu (Akkadian): “The Merciful One”
Rikilishtur (Akkadian): “Help of the Gods”
Rim-Sin (Akkadian): “Weather God, Moon God”
Sanatru (Akkadian): “Second-born”
Sargon (Akkadian): “True King”
Sennacherib (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) has Replaced the Brother”
Shamash-shum-ukin (Akkadian): “Shamash (sun god) has Established”
Sharrum-kan (Akkadian): “The Legal King”
Shudur (Akkadian): “Hero”
Shulgi (Sumerian): “Mighty King”
Sîn-magir (Akkadian): “Beloved of Sin” (Sin – moon god)
Sin-sharru-ishkun (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) is the King of All”
Sinubullit (Akkadian): “Sin (moon god) is Exalted”
Suppiluliuma (Hurrian): “Noble Eagle”
Tab-Ea (Akkadian): “Child of Ea” (Ea – Sumerian water god)
Tukulti-Ninurta (Akkadian): “Trust in Ninurta” (Ninurta – god of war)
Ur-Engur (Sumerian): “Man of the God Engur” (Engur – Sumerian water god)
Ur-Nammu (Sumerian): “Exalted Man”
Zadok (Akkadian): “Righteous” (variant of Nidintu)
Zimri-Lim (Akkadian): “Exalted by the God Lim” (Lim – unknown deity)

Conclusion:

Male Babylonian names hold history, culture, and who they are.

Each name tells us something about a time and the people who lived there.

Not only do these names teach us more about ancient Babylonian life, but they also honor the people whose names helped make them who they were.

By trying to figure out the mysteries of male Babylonian names, we can connect them to the past of all people.

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