Ashur

Ashur Meaning & Origin

About Ashur
The name "Ashur" is of Assyrian origin and holds historical and cultural significance. It is derived from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ashur, which was the capital of the Assyrian Empire. In ancient times, Ashur was also the name of the chief god worshipped by the Assyrians. The name "Ashur" is often associated with strength, power, and divine protection, reflecting the historical and religious importance of the city and its deity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ashur are male.

Ashur Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ashur in Braille

Here's how to represent Ashur in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ashur in braille

How to Spell the Name Ashur in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ashur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ashur in sign language

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