Kish

βš₯
kish'kish'1 syllable
🌐Sumerian
Strong

MEANING

An ancient city in Mesopotamia

ORIGIN

Ancient Mesopotamia

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name of a prominent city in the region

CULTURAL NOTES

Kish was one of the earliest and most important city-states in ancient Mesopotamia.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Kish was a significant city during the early dynastic period of Mesopotamia and frequently mentioned in historical texts.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Crisp

MEANING

Sifted ashes from smelting

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the old English term used in metallurgy

CULTURAL NOTES

The term is less commonly used today but has specific relevance in metalworking industries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in the context of smelting and metal refinement processes.

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Kish - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations