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Khonsu

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Pronounced KON-soo /ˈkɑn.su/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian khonsu, 'the traveller; the wanderer' (from khenes, 'to cross/traverse'); the Egyptian moon-god who crosses the night sky; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The traveller; the wanderer: Khonsu is the Egyptian moon-god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KON-soo'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Egyptian khonsu, 'the traveller; the wanderer' (from khenes, 'to cross/traverse'); the Egyptian moon-god who crosses the night sky; we note the god

History & Origin

Khonsu comes from the Egyptian khonsu, 'the traveller; the wanderer' (from khenes, 'to cross/traverse'); the Egyptian moon-god (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'KON-soo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also in Marvel's Moon Knight). Rare, the-traveller at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Khonsu is 'the traveller; the wanderer' in Egyptian (from khenes, 'to cross') — the moon-god who crosses the night sky — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'KON-soo').

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References — Khonsu — Egyptian mythology; god

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khonsu mean?

Khonsu is Egyptian for 'the traveller; the wanderer' (from khenes); the moon-god. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Khonsu?

It's said KON-soo /ˈkɑn.su/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khonsu a boy or girl name?

Khonsu is a boy's name.

How popular is Khonsu?

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