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Sekhmet

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Pronounced SEK-met /ˈsɛk.mɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian sekhem, 'power/might', hence 'the powerful one; she who is mighty'; the fierce lioness-headed goddess of war, healing, and the sun's heat; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The powerful one; she who is mighty: Sekhmet is the Egyptian lioness war-goddess. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'SEK-met'). We note the goddess.

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MeaningFrom the Egyptian sekhem, 'power/might', hence 'the powerful one; she who is mighty'; the fierce lioness-headed goddess of war, healing, and the sun's heat; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Sekhmet comes from the Egyptian sekhem, 'power/might', hence 'the powerful one; she who is mighty'; the fierce lioness-headed goddess of war and healing (we note the goddess). A bold, classic name (said 'SEK-met').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-powerful-one at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Sekhmet is 'the powerful one; she who is mighty' in Egyptian (from sekhem, 'power') — the fierce lioness-headed goddess of war and healing — a bold, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'SEK-met').

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References — Sekhmet — Egyptian mythology; goddess

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sekhmet mean?

Sekhmet is Egyptian for 'the powerful one; she who is mighty' (from sekhem); the lioness war-goddess. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Sekhmet?

It's said SEK-met /ˈsɛk.mɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sekhmet a boy or girl name?

Sekhmet is a girl's name.

How popular is Sekhmet?

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