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Full Name Detail
Name
Gilgamesh
Origin
Sumerian
Gender
Male
Meaning
builder of Uruk
Detailed Meaning
Named after the legendary city-state of Uruk, one of the world's first true cities. This name evokes the architectural and cultural achievements that made Mesopotamia the cradle of urban civilization.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. gil (prefix)
2. ga (middle)
3. mesh (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Gilgamesh Name Meaning and Style
Gilgamesh is a male name of Sumerian origin, meaning builder of Uruk.
It appears in the Ancient, Architectural, Historical name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Sumerian names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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