Sumerian

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Etymology

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From 𒊕 (sag̃, head) +‎ 𒈪𒂵 (gig₂-ga /⁠giga⁠/, black), literally black head.

Proper noun

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𒊕𒈪𒂵 (sag̃-gig₂-ga /Sag̃-Giga/)

  1. Black Headed Ones (native designation for the Sumerians)

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