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Marduk

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-dook /ˈmɑr.duk/Medium

Meaning: From the Akkadian Marduk, variously 'bull-calf of the sun; solar calf' (amar, 'calf', + utu, 'sun'); the chief god of Babylon, slayer of Tiamat and king of the gods; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Bull-calf of the sun: Marduk is the Mesopotamian chief god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'MAR-dook'). We note the god.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Akkadian Marduk, variously 'bull-calf of the sun; solar calf' (amar, 'calf', + utu, 'sun'); the chief god of Babylon, slayer of Tiamat and king of the gods; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Marduk comes from the Akkadian Marduk, variously 'bull-calf of the sun' (amar, 'calf', + utu, 'sun'); the chief god of Babylon (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'MAR-dook').

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

Did you know? Marduk is variously 'bull-calf of the sun' in Akkadian (amar, 'calf', + utu, 'sun') — the chief god of Babylon, slayer of the chaos-dragon Tiamat and king of the gods — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'MAR-dook').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Marduk — Mesopotamian mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

Merodach

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marduk mean?

Marduk is Akkadian, variously 'bull-calf of the sun' (amar + utu); the chief god of Babylon. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Marduk?

It's said MAR-dook /ˈmɑr.duk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marduk a boy or girl name?

Marduk is a boy's name.

How popular is Marduk?

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

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