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Nergal

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Pronounced NUR-gahl /ˈnɜr.ɡɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Sumerian Nergal, variously 'lord of the great city (the underworld)'; the Mesopotamian god of war, plague, and the underworld, husband of Ereshkigal; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Lord of the great city below: Nergal is a Mesopotamian god of war. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'NUR-gahl'). We note the god.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Sumerian Nergal, variously 'lord of the great city (the underworld)'; the Mesopotamian god of war, plague, and the underworld, husband of Ereshkigal; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Nergal comes from the Sumerian Nergal, variously 'lord of the great city (the underworld)'; the Mesopotamian god of war and plague (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'NUR-gahl').

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

Did you know? Nergal is variously 'lord of the great city (the underworld)' in Sumerian — the god of war, plague, and the underworld, husband of Ereshkigal — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'NUR-gahl').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Nergal — Mesopotamian mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

Nirgal

Nicknames

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If you like Nergal…

Ereshkigal— his wife, the underworld queen
Anu— a fellow Mesopotamian deity
Enki— a companion Mesopotamian god
Nabu— the same mythology feel
Nanna— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nergal mean?

Nergal is Sumerian, variously 'lord of the great city (the underworld)'; the god of war and plague. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Nergal?

It's said NUR-gahl /ˈnɜr.ɡɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nergal a boy or girl name?

Nergal is a boy's name.

How popular is Nergal?

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

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