Enlil
Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Enlil
The name 'Enlil' is derived from the Sumerian language, meaning "lord wind" or "air god," and is composed of the elements 'en' (lord) and 'lil' (wind or air).
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Etymology
The name 'Enlil' is derived from the Sumerian language, meaning "lord wind" or "air god," and is composed of the elements 'en' (lord) and 'lil' (wind or air). Enlil is a deity in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, worshipped by the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians, and is associated with the planet Jupiter and the god of the air and storms.
Enlil currently ranks #11,063 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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