Ashur

Ashur meaning and name origin

Ashur \a-shur\ as a boy's name is of Kiswahili and Arabic origin, and the meaning of Ashur is "a month of the Islamic calendar". In Assyrian, the name Ashur refers to the Assyrian warrior god, the people and their first major city. It may possibly mean "the beginning". Ashur was used as part of a compound name for various Assyrian kings.

Ashur has 1 variant form: Asher.

Baby names that sound like Ashur are Osher and Usher.

Popularity of Ashur

Ashur is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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