Bast

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Pronounced BAST /ˈbæst/High

Meaning: An older/alternative name of Bastet, of uncertain meaning; the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The cat-goddess: Bast is an Egyptian goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BAST'). We note the goddess.

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningAn older/alternative name of Bastet, of uncertain meaning; the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Bast is an older/alternative name of Bastet, of uncertain meaning; the cat-headed goddess of home and protection (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'BAST').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-cat-goddess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bast is an older name of Bastet, of uncertain meaning — the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'BAST').

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References — Bast — Egyptian mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bast mean?

Bast is an older name of Bastet, of uncertain meaning; the cat-headed goddess of home. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Bast?

It's said BAST /ˈbæst/ — one syllable.

Is Bast a boy or girl name?

Bast is a girl's name.

How popular is Bast?

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