The word "sharur" has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Akkadian language. In Akkadian, "sharur" (also spelled "sharuru") referred to a type of ancient Sumerian mace or club. The term later spread to other regions and languages influenced by Akkadian, such as Hebrew and ancient Canaanite.
It is worth noting that the Akkadian language itself used the term "sharur" to refer to a specific weapon, but its precise origin or etymology is unclear. However, based on linguistic analysis, some scholars suggest that the term might have derived from the Sumerian word "shar", which meant "smite" or "strike". Consequently, "sharur" could be understood as a combination of "shar" and a suffix indicating a tool or instrument.