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Nephthys

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Pronounced NEF-thiss /ˈnɛf.θɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Nebet-het, 'lady of the house/temple'; the Egyptian goddess of mourning, night, and protection, sister of Isis; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Lady of the house/temple: Nephthys is an Egyptian goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NEF-thiss'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Nebet-het, 'lady of the house/temple'; the Egyptian goddess of mourning, night, and protection, sister of Isis; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Nephthys comes from the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Nebet-het, 'lady of the house/temple'; the Egyptian goddess of mourning and protection, sister of Isis (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'NEF-thiss').

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

Did you know? Nephthys is 'lady of the house/temple' in Egyptian (Nebet-het) — the goddess of mourning, night, and protection, sister of Isis — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'NEF-thiss').
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References — Nephthys — Egyptian mythology; goddess

Variations

Nebet-hetNebthet

Nicknames

Neph

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nephthys mean?

Nephthys is Egyptian for 'lady of the house/temple' (Nebet-het); the goddess of mourning and protection, sister of Isis. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Nephthys?

It's said NEF-thiss /ˈnɛf.θɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nephthys a boy or girl name?

Nephthys is a girl's name.

How popular is Nephthys?

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

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