Ashurnasirpal

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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Assyrian

Meaning & History

Means "the god Ashur is the protector of the heir" in Assyrian, from the Akkadian Aššur-nāṣir-apli.

A noted bearer was Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal I (1049 - 1031 BCE). He is best known for his penitential prayer to Ishtar of Nineveh.
Added 5/16/2014 by Ora
Edited 7/12/2018 by Evil