What Does the Name Gilgamesh Mean

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The name Gilgamesh comes from Near Eastern Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gilgamesh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Gilgamesh Name Meaning

Near Eastern MythologyPossibly means "the ancestor is a young man" in Sumerian. This was the name of a Sumerian hero, later appearing in the Akkadian poem the 'Epic of Gilgamesh'. Gigamesh, with his friend Enkidu,...

Origin: Near Eastern MythologyGender: Boy
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