Shadrach was probably the Akkadian verb Saduraku, which meant "I am fearful [of a god]". Alternately, it might come from Aku, the Sumerian moon god.
Shadraka yaelekea kilikuwa kitenzi cha Kiakadi Saduraku, kilichomaanisha "Ninamwogopa [mungu]". Kwa upande mwingine, huenda kilitoka Aku, mungu mwezi wa Kisumeria.