Nimród

Nimród is the Hungarian form of Nimrod, a figure from the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 10 Nimród is described as a mighty hunter and a king who ruled in the land of Shinar, and as the founder or ruler of several Mesopotamian cities, including Babel (Babylon), Erech (Uruk), Akkad, and Calneh. The biblical text provides little biographical detail beyond his power and regional sphere of influence, making Nimród a symbol more than a fully drawn character in the narrative.

Etymology for Nimród’s name is uncertain. Hebrew scholars have proposed connections to words meaning “rebel” or “to rebel,” but there is no scholarly consensus. Some theories point to linguistic links with Akkadian or other ancient languages, yet the exact meaning remains unresolved. The name has nonetheless become associated with imperial rule and ambitious leadership in later traditions.

In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, Nimród was later interpreted in various ways. He is often portrayed as a tyrant who opposed or challenged divine authority, or as an emblem of early imperial power. Islamic legends sometimes identify him as the king who confronted the prophet Abraham and faced divine punishment. Medieval and subsequent folklore also connected Nimród with broader stories about Babel and human hubris, reinforcing his image as an archetype of mighty but overreaching rulers.

Today, Nimród remains a proper name in Hungarian and other languages, and the figure appears in literature and media as a mythic or historical character drawn from biblical origins.