Sumer: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-oom-ehr
Origin: English
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Meaning: Sumeya

The name Sumer is of Sumerian origin and refers to the ancient Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia. It symbolizes the dawn of civilization and the rich cultural heritage of the region. The name 'Sumeya'has seen a resurgence in popularity, peaking in 2017, while 'Sumaya'peaked in 2016. It represents a connection to the earliest known urban civilization and the development of governance, and architecture.

Sumer Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sumer is currently #20612 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sumer is currently #11780 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sumer is currently #10447 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sumer is currently #5946 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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