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Geb

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Pronounced GEB /ˈɡɛb/High

Meaning: From the Egyptian Geb, 'the earth'; the Egyptian god of the earth, whose laughter was thought to cause earthquakes; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The earth: Geb is the Egyptian earth-god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GEB'). We note the god.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the Egyptian Geb, 'the earth'; the Egyptian god of the earth, whose laughter was thought to cause earthquakes; we note the god

History & Origin

Geb comes from the Egyptian Geb, 'the earth'; the Egyptian god of the earth (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'GEB').

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

Did you know? Geb is 'the earth' in Egyptian — the god of the earth, whose laughter was thought to cause earthquakes — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'GEB').
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References — Geb — Egyptian mythology; god

Variations

KebSeb

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geb mean?

Geb is Egyptian for 'the earth'; the god of the earth. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Geb?

It's said GEB /ˈɡɛb/ — one syllable.

Is Geb a boy or girl name?

Geb is a boy's name.

How popular is Geb?

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

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