Ur

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ur has several meanings in different languages. In Sumerian, it means "city" or "farmland." In Hebrew, it means "fire" or "light." In Turkish, it means "bridegroom."
Scripts(How to write)
The original Sumerian writing for Ur is “???”
אוּר(Ancient Hebrew)
Popularity
The name Ur is not very popular in modern times and does not appear on any popularity lists.

cartoon of the name Ur
Cartoon of Ur

Ur Name meanings & History

The name Ur has several meanings in different languages. In Sumerian, it means "city" or "farmland." In Hebrew, it means "fire" or "light." In Turkish, it means "bridegroom.". The name comes from אור ('or), meaning "to light".In the Bible, Ur is the father of Eliphal, one of David's warriors. Ur is only mentioned once in the Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:35. Ur is also the name of the city that Abraham's family is originally from. The name Ur is mostly used as a first name by people of Sumerian, Hebrew, or Turkish heritage.

Zodiac Sign of Ur: Understanding Sagittarius,Universality Pisces

Synonyms of Ur:

U: Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Universality,Unity

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Ur is:

  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Ur (Male)

Usage: Egyptian

Meanings: (Egyptian) great.


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