Etymology

Nabopolassar

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Today it means: The first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, who lived c.658 – 605 B.C.E. Full definition →

Akkadian 𒀭𒀝𒌉𒍑𒋀
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  1. Akkadian · derived from𒀭𒀝𒌉𒍑𒋀“O Nabu, protect the heir”
  2. English todayNabopolassar

From Akkadian 𒀭𒀝𒌉𒍑𒋀 (Nabû-apla-uṣur, “O Nabu, protect the heir”).

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