Names Nammu

Nammu

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Near Eastern Mythology
Meaning
The meaning of Nammu is "the lady who gave birth to heaven and earth."
Popularity
The name Nammu is not very popular around the world, as it is a very rare and unique name.

cartoon of the name Nammu
Cartoon of Nammu

Nammu Name meanings & History

The name Nammu has its origins in Sumerian mythology. Nammu was the goddess of the primordial sea, who gave birth to An, the god of the sky and the heavens, and Ki, the goddess of the earth. The meaning of Nammu is "the lady who gave birth to heaven and earth.". In Sumerian mythology, she was a primeval goddess, corresponding to Tiamat in Babylonian mythology. She gave birth to An and Ki and the first gods, and with An she bore Enki. She was believed to be the one who came up with the idea to create mankind. She is an almost forgotten goddess, likely most popular in prehistoric times, though her name continued in the names of people, such as Ur-Nammu, the founder of the 3rd Dynasty of Ur. The name Nammu is primarily used as a girl's name, and would be a great choice for parents who are interested in mythology or ancient history.

Zodiac Sign of Nammu: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nammu:

N: Nitpicking,Nice,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nagging

A: Action,Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative

M: Memory,Memorabilia,Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Mushy

U: Unity,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Universality

Nammu is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name