Etymology

Marduk

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Today it means: A late-generation god from ancient Mesopotamia and patron deity of the city of Babylon. Full definition →

Sumerian 𒀭𒀫𒌓
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  1. Sumerian · derived from𒀭𒀫𒌓
  2. English todayMarduk

Ultimately from Sumerian 𒀭𒀫𒌓 (ᵈamar-utu /⁠Marduk⁠/).

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