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Amunet

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Pronounced AH-moo-net /ˈɑː.mu.nɛt/Medium

Meaning: Amunet (Amaunet) is an ancient Egyptian goddess whose name means 'the hidden one; the female hidden one,' the feminine counterpart of Amun. A primordial deity of the Ogdoad, associated with mystery and the unseen.Low

In 30 seconds: An ancient Egyptian goddess name: Amunet means 'the hidden one' (said 'AH-moo-net'). Mysterious and mythic.
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Origin MediumEgyptian
MeaningAmunet (Amaunet) is an ancient Egyptian goddess whose name means 'the hidden one; the female hidden one,' the feminine counterpart of Amun. A primordial deity of the Ogdoad, associated with mystery and the unseen.
U.S. rank (2025)#15108 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amunet (Amaunet) is an ancient Egyptian goddess, 'the hidden one; the female hidden one,' partner of Amun among the primordial Ogdoad of Hermopolis. Tied to mystery and creation, it reads as a striking mythic name honored here respectfully (said 'AH-moo-net').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a mythology-inspired pick. Rare, ancient, and evocative.

Did you know? Amunet is an Egyptian goddess of the primordial Ogdoad — her name meaning 'the hidden one,' the feminine counterpart of Amun — so it carries a deep sense of mystery and the unseen (said 'AH-moo-net').
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References — Amunet — Egyptian goddess 'the hidden one'; counterpart of Amun

Variations

AmaunetAmonetAmunette

Nicknames

AmunNettieAmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amunet mean?

Amunet is Egyptian for 'the hidden one; the female hidden one' — the name of an ancient goddess, counterpart of Amun.

How do you pronounce Amunet?

It's said AH-moo-net /ˈɑː.mu.nɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amunet a boy or girl name?

Amunet is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Amunet?

Amunet is a very rare, mythology-inspired name in the U.S.

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