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Ashur

Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəli

Ten-day period, decade; an Arabic-origin male name connected with the tenth day of the month Muharram

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Name meaning and origin

Ashur is a boy name of Arabic origin. It comes from the root "aşr" in the Arabic language, meaning "ten", "ten-day period", "decade". The related word "Ashura", however, denotes the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar: a day of historical religious significance.

The name also has a second layer of origin: in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, Aşşur was the name of the chief god and tutelary spirit of the city of Assur. There was a close link between this name and the names of the city, the god, and the great empire. In ancient Turkic monuments, the word "asur" is recorded with the meaning of demon, evil spirit, but when used as a modern name, the religious-Arabic layer of the name comes to the fore.

The name Ashur is among the simple names given to men in Azerbaijan. The name's short, clear pronunciation makes it a choice that is easy in everyday speech.

Name details

Gender
Boy's name
Origin
Ərəb mənşəli
Letter count
4
Appears in the Quran
No

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Ashur?

    Ashur: it comes from the root “aşr” in the Arabic language, meaning “ten”, “a ten-day period”. It shares the same root as Aşura and is linked to the tenth day of the month of Məhərrəm.

  • Is Ashur a boy name?

    Yes, Ashur is a simple boy name given to men.

  • What is the origin of the name Ashur?

    Ashur is a name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root "aşr", which means "ten".

  • Is the name Ashur mentioned in the Quran?

    No, the name Ashur does not appear directly in the Quran. There are concepts of the same root as the name, but this is not a Quranic name.

  • What is the difference between Ashur and Aşura?

    Ashur is a boy's name, while Ashura is the name of the tenth day of the month of Muharram. Both come from the root "aşr", meaning "ten", in the Arabic language.