58%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Semitic Mythology Scripts 𒀭𒀸𒋩(Akkadian Cuneiform) Expand LinksMeaning & History From the name of the city of ASHUR, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, which is of unknown meaning. Ashur was the patron deity of the city and the chief god of Assyria. Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·