Ashur was the national god of ancient Assyria and the name of its first capital, Assur, making it one of the oldest names still in use. It survives today especially among Assyrian Christian communities as a link to that heritage.

The name is sometimes connected with the forms Syrus, Syros, and Siro, which echo the wider region's ancient associations.

Did you know? Ashur comes from Akkadian Assur, the name of the Assyrian national god and of the city Assur, still used among modern Assyrians.

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What does the name Ashur mean?

Ashur is an Akkadian name from Assur, the national god of the Assyrians and the name of their capital city.

How do you pronounce Ashur?

It's commonly said AS-hoor /ˈæs.hur/.

Is Ashur a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ashur is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ashur?

In 2024, Ashur ranked #2666 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.