Find out how popular the first name Enki has been for the last 9 years (from 2015 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Enki by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Enki is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 18 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Enki.

The history of the first name Enki

The given name Enki is of ancient Sumerian origin, tracing its roots back to the cuneiform language of ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "en" meaning "lord" and "ki" meaning "earth" or "land," which together translate to "lord of the earth."

In Sumerian mythology, Enki was the god of water, intelligence, creation, and divine knowledge. He was one of the most important deities in the Sumerian pantheon and was often depicted as a wise and benevolent figure who protected humanity and bestowed upon them the gifts of civilization, including agriculture, crafts, and writing.

The name Enki appears frequently in ancient Sumerian and Akkadian texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh and the creation myth known as the Enûma Eliš. These texts describe Enki as a powerful and resourceful god who played a crucial role in shaping the world and helping humanity thrive.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Enki was a Sumerian king who ruled over the city-state of Uruk around 2700 BCE. However, the exact details of his life and reign are obscured by the passage of time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Enki, including:

1. Enki I, a Sumerian king who ruled over the city-state of Uruk around 2700 BCE.
2. Enki-mansi, a Sumerian high priest and scribe who lived during the reign of the Akkadian king Sharkalisharri (circa 2250 BCE).
3. Enki-aga, a Sumerian scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy in ancient Mesopotamia (circa 2000 BCE).
4. Enki-du, a Babylonian astronomer and astrologer who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE).
5. Enki-ili, a Babylonian scholar and priest who authored numerous religious texts and hymns dedicated to the god Enki (circa 500 BCE).

The name Enki has endured through the centuries, serving as a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and the enduring legacy of the Sumerian civilization.

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