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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Most individuals with the name Sumer are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Sumer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.