ܢܝܢܘܪܬܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

From Sumerian 𒀭𒊩𒌆𒅁 (dNIN.URTA).

Pronunciation

  • (standard) IPA(key): [niːnʊrːtɑː]

Proper noun

ܢܝܼܢܘܼܪܬܵܐ (nīnurta) m

  1. (astronomy) Saturn: The sixth planet in the Solar system, famous for its large rings. Represented by .
  2. (Mesopotamian mythology) Ninurta: An ancient Mesopotamian god associated with farming, healing and hunting. Corresponding to the Roman god Saturn and the Greek god Cronus.

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