Inanna

At a Glance

Meaning

Possibly "Lady of Heaven" (disputed); goddess of love, fertility, and war

Origin

Sumerian

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

ih-NAH-nuhListen

Inanna (ih-NAH-nuh) is a Sumerian name, borne by a Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, and war. You may see her name translated as "Lady of Heaven," though that meaning is disputed. You may also see her called "Queen of Heaven and Earth" and a goddess of justice, but that isn't accurate: justice wasn't among her domains.

Meaning & Origin of Inanna

Meaning: Possibly "Lady of Heaven" (disputed); goddess of love, fertility, and war.

Origin: Sumerian.

A common claim: Queen of Heaven and Earth, goddess of love, war, and justice Actually: Inanna was a Mesopotamian goddess of love, fertility, and war — not justice. Her name is sometimes translated 'Lady of Heaven,' though that's disputed, rather than 'Queen of Heaven and Earth.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Inanna

Popularity of Inanna

Inanna is rare in the U.S. It peaked at #7034 in 2020 with 16 babies given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #9801 with 10 babies.

Names Like Inanna

These names have followed a similar path to Inanna in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Iliyana
• Isabellarose
• Ilina
• Heilyn
• Jamora
• Janat

FAQ

What does the name Inanna mean?

Possibly “Lady of Heaven” (disputed); goddess of love, fertility, and war. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Inanna?

Inanna is pronounced ih-NAH-nuh (IPA: /ɪˈnɑːnə/).

Is Inanna a popular name right now?

Inanna peaked at #7034 in 2020 and is ranked #9801 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)

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