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GirlPronounced English /eɪ.ˈɹɛʃ.ˌki.ɡɑl/; English /ɛɹ.ɛʃ.ˈkɪɡ.əl/

Ereshkigal

A name meaning "lady of the great earth".

Quick answer

Ereshkigal is a girl name meaning "lady of the great earth".

Pronunciation: English /eɪ.ˈɹɛʃ.ˌki.ɡɑl/; English /ɛɹ.ɛʃ.ˈkɪɡ.əl/.

GenderGirl
Meaninglady of the great earth
PronunciationEnglish /eɪ.ˈɹɛʃ.ˌki.ɡɑl/; English /ɛɹ.ɛʃ.ˈkɪɡ.əl/

Meaning and history

The name means "lady of the great earth", from Sumerian 𒊩𒌆 ( ereš ) meaning "lady, queen" combined with 𒆠 ( ki ) meaning "earth" and 𒃲 ( gal ) meaning "great, big". In Sumerian mythology she was the goddess of death and the underworld.

Notes and context

Usage: sumerian mythology