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Neith

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Pronounced NAYTH /ˈneɪθ/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Neith, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the terrifying one' or 'water'); the ancient Egyptian goddess of war, hunting, weaving, and creation; routes uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of war and weaving: Neith is an Egyptian goddess. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAYTH'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the Egyptian Neith, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the terrifying one' or 'water'); the ancient Egyptian goddess of war, hunting, weaving, and creation; routes uncertain; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Neith comes from the Egyptian Neith, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the terrifying one' or 'water'); the ancient Egyptian goddess of war and weaving (routes uncertain, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAYTH').

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

Did you know? Neith is of uncertain meaning in Egyptian (variously 'the terrifying one' or 'water') — one of the oldest Egyptian goddesses, of war, hunting, weaving, and creation — a crisp, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the goddess; said 'NAYTH').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Neith — Egyptian mythology; goddess; routes uncertain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neith mean?

Neith is Egyptian, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the terrifying one' or 'water'); the goddess of war and weaving. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Neith?

It's said NAYTH /ˈneɪθ/ — one syllable.

Is Neith a boy or girl name?

Neith is a girl's name.

How popular is Neith?

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

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