"Enki" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɛnki/
Etymology: Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆠 (ᵈen-ki /⁠Enki⁠/, literally “lord of the earth”), though this translation is disputed. More at Enki. Etymology templates: {{sup|d}} ᵈ, {{lbor|en|sux|𒀭𒂗𒆠|lit=lord of the earth|tr=ᵈen-ki|ts=Enki}} Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆠 (ᵈen-ki /⁠Enki⁠/, literally “lord of the earth”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Enki
  1. (Mesopotamian mythology) A god in Sumerian mythology, later known as Ea in Akkadian and Babylonian mythology. Wikipedia link: Enki Related terms: Enkidu
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