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Dumuzi

shepherd king

Male Sumerian 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Dumuzi
Origin
Sumerian
Gender
Male
Meaning
shepherd king
Detailed Meaning
The earliest Sumerian rulers were called shepherd kings, protectors of their people. This name connects to Dumuzi, the shepherd god, and the pastoral origins of urban civilization.

Honors the wedge-shaped writing system that preserved Sumerian literature, law codes, and astronomical observations. This name embodies the reverence for written knowledge that defined ancient Mesopotamian culture.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. du (prefix) 2. mu (middle) 3. zi (suffix)
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Dumuzi Name Meaning and Style

Dumuzi is a male name of Sumerian origin, meaning shepherd king.

It appears in the Ancient, Historical, Mesopotamian name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Sumerian names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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