At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gate of god
- Origin
- Akkadian
- Pronunciation
- BAB-ih-lon
Babylon is an Akkadian name meaning “gate of god”. It appears in our list of 200+ Geographical Baby Names Inspired by Places Around the World.
Meaning & Origin of Babylon
Meaning: Gate of god.
Origin: Akkadian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Babylon
BAB-ih-lonIPA /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/
Popularity of Babylon
Babylon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Babylon
Similar Names
Avalon · Corinth · Arcadia · Delphi · Elysia · Carthage
