About Enkidu
The name "Enkidu" is of Sumerian origin and is derived from the elements "en" meaning "lord" or "priest" and "kidu" meaning "creation" or "formation." In the ancient Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh, Enkidu is a wild man created by the gods to be a companion and equal to the hero Gilgamesh. Enkidu's name reflects his divine origin and purpose as a companion and counterpart to Gilgamesh, embodying the idea of a created being who becomes a trusted friend and ally.
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Most individuals with the name Enkidu are male.
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Here's how to represent Enkidu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Enkidu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.