Sumer

Sumer Meaning & Origin

About Sumer
The name "Sumer" is of ancient origin and refers to a historical region located in southern Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Akkadian word "šumeru," which means "land of the civilized kings" or "land of the civilized people." Sumer was one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history, known for its advanced culture, city-states, and innovations such as writing, law, and irrigation. The name "Sumer" represents a significant period in the development of human civilization and the birthplace of many foundational aspects of modern society.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sumer are female.

Sumer Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMR
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW1 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/sumer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sumer in Braille

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

The name Sumer in braille

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

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

The name Sumer in sign language

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