The baby name Nimrod is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "NIM-rod".
Nimrod is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "rebel" or "mighty hunter". In the Bible, Nimrod was a great-grandson of Noah and a king of Babylon. He is known for his hunting skills and for founding several cities in Mesopotamia. The name Nimrod has been used in various cultures and languages, including English, Arabic, and Turkish.
The name Nimrod has a masculine gender and is pronounced as NIM-rod. It is composed of two Hebrew words: "nim" meaning "rebel" and "rod" meaning "to rule". The name has been used in literature and popular culture, including in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" where it is the name of a character.
The name Nimrod has a complex history and has been associated with both positive and negative connotations. In the Bible, Nimrod is portrayed as a powerful and influential figure, but in later Jewish and Christian traditions, he is often depicted as a tyrant and a symbol of rebellion against God. In modern times, the name has been used as a term of ridicule or insult, particularly in British English, where it is sometimes used to describe someone who is foolish or incompetent. Despite this, the name Nimrod continues to be used by parents around the world, often as a nod to its biblical origins or as a unique and distinctive name for their child.
Nimrod has the following similar or variant Names
- Nimr |
- Nimrah |
- Nimri |
- Nimrodh |
- Nimrodi |
- Nimrodis |
- Nimrody |
- Nimrot |
- Nimroth |
- Nimrota |
- Nimrotae |
- Nimrotai |
- Nimrotas |
- Nimrote |
- Nimroten |
- Nimroter |
- Nimrothi |
- Nimrotho |
- Nimrothu |
- Nimroti |
- Nimrotis |
- Nimroto |
- Nimrotu |
- Nimrou |
- Nimroun |
- Nimru |
- Nimrun |
- Nimry |
- Nimryd |
- Nimryt |
- Nimryth