Ea
Semitic Mythology · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ea
Ea is a Sumerian name meaning "house" or "home," derived from the Akkadian word for the god of freshwater and wisdom, Enki/Ea.
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Etymology
Ea is a Sumerian name meaning "house" or "home," derived from the Akkadian word for the god of freshwater and wisdom, Enki/Ea. The name is primarily associated with ancient Mesopotamian mythology and was worshipped in Babylonian and Assyrian cultures as a deity of waters, knowledge, and craftsmanship.
Ea currently ranks #17,534 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.
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