Enkidu Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sumerian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Enkidu means 'the one created by Ea' and is of Sumerian origin.
Meaning of the Name Enkidu
Enkidu is a name from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. It is of Sumerian origin and is most commonly associated with the epic of Gilgamesh. Enkidu was a wild man created by the gods to be a companion for Gilgamesh. The name Enkidu is believed to mean 'the one created by Ea', with Ea being one of the gods in the Sumerian pantheon.
Popularity of the Name Enkidu
The popularity for the name Enkidu peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,483 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Enkidu had the most male births in 2022 with 5, which ranked number 12,269 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Enkidu
Popularity of Enkidu by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Enkidu. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Enkidu in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Enkidu is a great pick!
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