Yurba

In Mandaeism, Yurba or Yorabba is an uthra. Lidzbarski spells his name as spelt Jōrabba. Yurba, who is also called the fighter, is identified with Shamish, the sun. In Mandaean texts, Yurba is often mentioned as engaging in conversation with Ruha. Gelbert also suggests that Yurba alludes to the historical Rabbula, a 5th-century bishop of Edessa.
Book 18 of the Right Ginza equates Yurba with Adonai of Judaism, while Gelbert identifies Yurba with Yao. He is mentioned in Right Ginza 3, 5.3, 8, 12.1, 15.5, and 18 and Left Ginza 2.22 and 3.45. Mandaean Book of John chapter 52 is a narrative dedicated to Yurba.

Etymology

Yurba is a portmanteau of Yao and Rba, which means 'great'.

''Qmaha ḏ-Iurba''

The Qmaha ḏ-Iurba is an amulet scroll that invokes Yurba for protection. Manuscripts include:

MS DC 43h, copied by Iahia Bihram br Adam Iuhana in the marshlands in 1272 A.H.
MS DC 18, copied by Sheikh Faraj for E. S. Drower in Baghdad in 1355 A.H..
MS CS 27: 8a-10a
MS RRC 1F, copied by Mhatam Iuhana br Ram Zihrun br Sam k. ‘Aziz l. kupašia udurašiẖ in 1286 A.H.