Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Merodach
| Name | Merodach (Add to Favourite List?) | ||
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| Meaning | Sun calf. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Merodach is Akkadian in origin and it's meaning is sun calf. Merodach was a Mesopotamian god, and the patron diety of Babylon.
Merodach is pronounced mer-o-dak'. Merodach, also spelt as Marduk, was the Babylonian god of water, vegetation, judgment, and magic. He was worshipped during the time of Nebuchadnezzar. This name frequently occurs as a surname of the kings of Assyria and Babylon. Biblical reference for baby name Merodach: Jeremiah 50:2 Strong's Bible concordance H4781 |
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