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Ishtar

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Pronounced ISH-tar /ˈɪʃ.tɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Akkadian Ishtar, of uncertain meaning; the Babylonian/Assyrian goddess of love, beauty, and war, the counterpart of the Sumerian Inanna; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of love and war: Ishtar is a Mesopotamian goddess. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'ISH-tar'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Akkadian Ishtar, of uncertain meaning; the Babylonian/Assyrian goddess of love, beauty, and war, the counterpart of the Sumerian Inanna; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Ishtar comes from the Akkadian Ishtar, of uncertain meaning; the Babylonian goddess of love and war, counterpart of Inanna (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A bold, classic name (said 'ISH-tar').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, goddess-of-love at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Ishtar is an Akkadian name of uncertain meaning — the Babylonian and Assyrian goddess of love, beauty, and war, the counterpart of the Sumerian Inanna — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'ISH-tar').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ishtar — Mesopotamian mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

AshtartAstarte

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishtar mean?

Ishtar is Akkadian, of uncertain meaning; the goddess of love and war, counterpart of Inanna. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Ishtar?

It's said ISH-tar /ˈɪʃ.tɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ishtar a boy or girl name?

Ishtar is a girl's name.

How popular is Ishtar?

Ishtar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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