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Bastet

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Pronounced BAS-tet /ˈbæs.tɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Bastet, of uncertain meaning (variously 'she of the ointment jar'); the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The cat-goddess: Bastet is an Egyptian goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BAS-tet'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the Egyptian Bastet, of uncertain meaning (variously 'she of the ointment jar'); the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Bastet comes from the Egyptian Bastet, of uncertain meaning (variously 'she of the ointment jar'); the cat-headed goddess of home and protection (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'BAS-tet').

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

Did you know? Bastet is of uncertain meaning (variously 'she of the ointment jar') — the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and protection — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'BAS-tet').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bastet — Egyptian mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

Bast

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bastet mean?

Bastet is Egyptian, of uncertain meaning (variously 'she of the ointment jar'); the cat-headed goddess of home. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Bastet?

It's said BAS-tet /ˈbæs.tɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bastet a boy or girl name?

Bastet is a girl's name.

How popular is Bastet?

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

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