Jerusalem, founded by Canaanites, is named after the Canaanite god of dusk, Shalem.
The term "Urushalim" merges "uru" (founded by) and "shalim" (Shalem) in Canaanite.
Similarly, in ancient Hebrew, which is derived from Phoenician Canaanite script, this etymology is maintained.
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