Naram-Sin
From Akkadian narāmu "beloved" and Sin, the name of the moon god: "beloved of Sin".
Meaning and origin
Naram-Sin was the name of the fourth king of the Akkadian Empire, who reigned in the 23rd century BC as the grandson and second successor of Sargon of Akkad.
How to pronounce Naram-Sin
| English (US) | nah-RAHM-seen /nɑːˈrɑːmˌsiːn/ |
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