What Does the Name Ishtar Mean
The name Ishtar comes from Near Eastern Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ishtar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ishtar Name Meaning
Near Eastern MythologyMeaning unknown. Ishtar was the Babylonian and Assyrian mother goddess who presided over love, war and fertility. She was called Ashtoreth by the Phoenicians, and she was also identified with...
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