Hammurabi

Hammurabi is a historically significant male first name that has its origin in the Akkadian Ḫammurapi. This name likely derives from the Amorite ʻAmmurāpi, another Semitic language.

What does the name Hammurabi mean?

Hammurabi is an ancient male first name that originated from the Akkadian Ḫammurapi. It may have its roots in the Amorite ʻAmmurāpi and is likely translated into English as "the uncle is a healer." The name consists of the Akkadian components ʻAmmu, meaning "the father," and Rāpi, meaning "the healer." The name became famous due to a Babylonian king of the 18th century BC, who shaped the city into a major power in Mesopotamia and is known for the Code of Hammurabi. An alternative spelling is Hammourabi.

Where does the name Hammurabi come from?

The name Hammurabi has Akkadian and Babylonian roots and means "the uncle is a healer." It is composed of the Akkadian words ʻAmmu (the father) and Rāpi (the healer). The language is Semitic.

How do you pronounce Hammurabi?

The pronunciation of Hammurabi is four to five syllables and is articulated as "Ham-mu-ra-bi" [hamʊˈʁaːbi]. The double 'm' sound gives the middle a strong, humming quality, while the rolled or guttural 'r' adds resonance. The open vowel structure creates a sustained, almost epic sound. Hammurabi sounds impressive and traditional, with a sonorous build and a lasting echo.

Popularity

In Germany, Hammurabi is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 3,918th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which places it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.