Nebrod

Nebrod is the Greek form of Nimrod used in the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint). The name appears in the Greek translation of the Bible as a Hellenized rendering of the biblical figure Nimrod, whose name may be of Akkadian origin or possibly derive from a Hebrew root meaning “rebel”.

In the Old Testament, Nimrod is identified as a renowned hunter and the great-grandson of Noah. He is describe as “a mighty hunter before the Lord” and is credited with founding Babylon. Over time, Nimrod became a symbol of defiance against God, with various traditions linking him to the construction of the Tower of Babel. The Greek form Nebrod reflects the adaptation of this biblical name into the Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian contexts.

As a result of the Greek transcription, Nebrod is less common than its Hebraic counterpart and is primarily found in religious or scholarly contexts referencing the Septuagint. It does not appear extensively as a given name in modern usage but serves as a linguistic bridge between the original Hebrew and later Latin and vernacular translations.

Notable Bearers

While there are no notable modern bearers of the name Nebrod, its source figure Nimrod appears throughout Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Some legends identify Nimrod—and by extension Nebrod—with historical rulers such as Amraphel or Ninus, and attribute to him innovations like the wearing of the first crown and the introduction of idolatry.

• Meaning: Unknown, possibly “rebel” in Hebrew
• Origin/Usage: Greek form of Nimrod from the Greek Old Testament
• Usage Regions: Historically in Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian communities