Irshemesh as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Irshemesh

What is the meaning of the name Irshemesh ?

The baby name Irshemesh is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eer-SHEH-mesh.

Irshemesh is Hebrew in Origin.

Irshemesh is a rare Hebrew given name taken from the biblical place-name Ir‑shemesh (עִיר־שֶׁמֶשׁ), literally “city of the sun.” It combines ‘ir’ (city) and ‘shemesh’ (sun), a pan‑Semitic root (š‑m‑š) also reflected in the Mesopotamian sun-god Shamash. The toponym appears in Joshua 19:41 among the towns allotted to the tribe of Dan, and is conceptually parallel to Beth‑shemesh (“house of the sun”), hinting at ancient solar cult associations. As a personal name it is exceedingly uncommon in historical records.

Modern usage is rare but plausible within Hebrew and Jewish communities that favor biblically anchored place-names with nature imagery. Variants and spellings include Ir‑shemesh, Ir Shemesh, and the simplified Shemesh; related names built on the same root include Shimshon/Samson. Typically treated as unisex in contemporary contexts, Irshemesh appeals for its luminous meaning and evocative antiquity. Approximate pronunciation: eer-sheh-MESH.

⚙ Irshemesh does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.