Nabu

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Pronounced NAH-boo /ˈnɑ.bu/Medium

Meaning: From the Akkadian Nabu, 'the announcer; the caller' (from nabu, 'to announce/call'); the Mesopotamian god of writing, wisdom, and scribes, son of Marduk; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The announcer; the caller: Nabu is the Mesopotamian god of writing. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-boo'). We note the god.

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Origin LowMesopotamian

MeaningFrom the Akkadian Nabu, 'the announcer; the caller' (from nabu, 'to announce/call'); the Mesopotamian god of writing, wisdom, and scribes, son of Marduk; we note the god

History & Origin

Nabu comes from the Akkadian Nabu, 'the announcer; the caller' (from nabu, 'to announce/call'); the Mesopotamian god of writing and wisdom (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAH-boo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-announcer at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nabu is 'the announcer; the caller' in Akkadian (from nabu, 'to announce') — the god of writing, wisdom, and scribes, son of Marduk — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'NAH-boo').

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References — Nabu — Mesopotamian mythology; god

Variations

Nebo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nabu mean?

Nabu is Akkadian for 'the announcer; the caller' (from nabu); the god of writing and wisdom. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Nabu?

It's said NAH-boo /ˈnɑ.bu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nabu a boy or girl name?

Nabu is a boy's name.

How popular is Nabu?

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