Auset

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Pronounced OW-set /ˈaʊ.sɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Auset (Aset), the native name of the goddess known in Greek as Isis, linked to 'throne; the seat'; queen of the gods and mother of Horus; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The Egyptian name of Isis (throne; queen of the gods): Auset is a storied name. Warm and lyrical (said 'OW-set'). We note the deity.

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningFrom the Egyptian Auset (Aset), the native name of the goddess known in Greek as Isis, linked to 'throne; the seat'; queen of the gods and mother of Horus; we note the deity

U.S. rank (2025)#15231 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Auset comes from the Egyptian Auset (Aset), the native name of the goddess known in Greek as Isis, linked to 'throne; the seat' (we note the deity). A storied name (said 'OW-set').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly among those honoring Egyptian heritage. Rare, the-goddess-Isis at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Auset (Aset) is the native Egyptian name of the goddess known in Greek as Isis — linked to 'throne; the seat', queen of the gods and mother of Horus — a storied name (we note the deity; said 'OW-set').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Auset — Egyptian; name of Isis

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auset mean?

Auset (Aset) is the Egyptian name of the goddess known in Greek as Isis, linked to 'throne; the seat'. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Auset?

It's said OW-set /ˈaʊ.sɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auset a boy or girl name?

Auset is a girl's name.

How popular is Auset?

Auset is a very rare name in the U.S.