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Enkidu

♂ Boy

Pronounced EN-kee-doo /ˈɛn.ki.du/Medium

Meaning: From the Sumerian Enkidu, variously 'creation of Enki' or 'lord of the good place'; the wild man shaped from clay who becomes the beloved companion of Gilgamesh; routes uncertain; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Creation of Enki: Enkidu is a Mesopotamian hero. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EN-kee-doo'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowMesopotamian
MeaningFrom the Sumerian Enkidu, variously 'creation of Enki' or 'lord of the good place'; the wild man shaped from clay who becomes the beloved companion of Gilgamesh; routes uncertain; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2022)#12908
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Enkidu comes from the Sumerian Enkidu, variously 'creation of Enki' or 'lord of the good place'; the wild man and companion of Gilgamesh (routes uncertain, which we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'EN-kee-doo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, creation-of-Enki at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Enkidu is variously 'creation of Enki' or 'lord of the good place' in Sumerian — the wild man shaped from clay who becomes the beloved companion of Gilgamesh — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the myth; said 'EN-kee-doo').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Enkidu — Mesopotamian mythology; hero; routes uncertain

Variations

Enkido

Nicknames

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If you like Enkidu…

Gilgamesh— his beloved friend
Enki— the god of his name
Anu— a god of the epic
Enlil— a fellow Mesopotamian choice
Marduk— a fellow Mesopotamian choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enkidu mean?

Enkidu is Sumerian, variously 'creation of Enki' or 'lord of the good place'; the companion of Gilgamesh. The routes are uncertain. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Enkidu?

It's said EN-kee-doo /ˈɛn.ki.du/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enkidu a boy or girl name?

Enkidu is a boy's name.

How popular is Enkidu?

Enkidu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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