Babel

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Meaning

In English

Origin: From Latin Babel, from Hebrew בבל ‎(“Babylon”), from Akkadian 𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠 ‎(bāb ili, “gate of God”); in Genesis associated with the idea of confusion.

Meaning(s):

-A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages. (from 16th c.)

-A place or scene of noise and confusion. (from 16th c.)

-A tall, looming structure. (from 16th c.)

-The city and tower in the land of Shinar where the confusion of languages took place, according to the Bible.