ܫܡܝܪܡ

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Assyrian Neo-Aramaic[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Akkadian 𒊩𒊓𒄠𒈬𒊏𒆳 (/⁠Shammuramat⁠/). See Semiramis. Native folk etymology explains this as ܫܸܡܝܼ (šimī, my name) +‎ ܪܵܡܵܐ (rāmā, exalted), Literally, My name is exalted.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

ܫܲܡܝܼܪܵܡ (šamīrāmf

  1. Semiramis or Shammuramat of Assyria, semi-mythical Assyrian queen
  2. a female given name, equivalent to English Semiramis or Shammuramat

Derived terms[edit]

Classical Syriac[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Akkadian 𒊩𒊓𒄠𒈬𒊏𒆳 (/⁠Shammuramat⁠/). See Semiramis.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

ܫܡܝܪܡ (Šammīrāmf

  1. a female given name, equivalent to English Semiramis or Shammuramat

Descendants[edit]

  • Old Armenian: Շամիրամ (Šamiram)
    • Armenian: Շամիրամ (Šamiram)