𒋀𒀕𒆠

Sumerian

Signs in this term
π’‹€ 𒀕 π’† 
Alternative forms of
/Urim/
π’‹€π’€Šπ’†  (urimβ‚…ki)

Etymology

Unknown. Some see a phonetic similarity with Proto-Dravidian *Ε«r (β€œvillage, habitation”) but it's a false cognate.

Proper noun

𒋀𒀕𒆠 β€’ (urimβ‚‚ki /Urim/)

  1. Ur (city in southern Mesopotamia, cult centre of π’€­π’‹€π’†  (dnanna /⁠Nanna⁠/))

References

  • β€œπ’‹€π’€•π’†  (Urim)” in ePSD2

Further reading

Ur on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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