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Gilgamesh in Arabic

جِلْجَامِش gilgamiš

/ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/

Gilgamesh in Arabic: جِلْجَامِش (gilgamiš). In English, Gilgamesh means a semi-legendary king of Uruk, who is the hero of the Babylonian poem Epic of Gilgamesh.

Arabic words for Gilgamesh

legendary king of Uruk
جِلْجَامِش gilgamiš

English meaning of Gilgamesh

  1. proper noun A semi-legendary king of Uruk, who is the hero of the Babylonian poem Epic of Gilgamesh.

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Questions about Gilgamesh in Arabic

What is the meaning of Gilgamesh in Arabic?
Gilgamesh in Arabic is جِلْجَامِش (gilgamiš).
ما معنى كلمة Gilgamesh؟
Gilgamesh: جِلْجَامِش (gilgamiš).
What does Gilgamesh mean in English?
Gilgamesh means a semi-legendary king of Uruk, who is the hero of the Babylonian poem Epic of Gilgamesh.

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