The name Ninlil is derived from the Sumerian elements 𒎏 (nin) meaning 'lady' and possibly 𒆤 (lil) meaning 'wind'. Ninlil was a significant Mesopotamian goddess, regarded as the wife of Enlil. She shared many of his functions, particularly the responsibility for declaring destinies, and was considered a senior deity and head of the pantheon. She was also known as the mother of several important deities, including Nergal, Nanna, and Ninurta. Her worship was prominent in Nippur and Tummal, and sh...