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Tefnut

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Pronounced TEF-noot /ˈtɛf.nut/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Tefnut, variously 'moisture; that water/spittle'; the Egyptian goddess of moisture, rain, and dew, twin of Shu; routes layered; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Moisture; that water: Tefnut is the Egyptian goddess of moisture. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TEF-noot'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the Egyptian Tefnut, variously 'moisture; that water/spittle'; the Egyptian goddess of moisture, rain, and dew, twin of Shu; routes layered; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Tefnut comes from the Egyptian Tefnut, variously 'moisture; that water/spittle'; the Egyptian goddess of moisture and rain, twin of Shu (routes layered, which we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (said 'TEF-noot').

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

Did you know? Tefnut is variously 'moisture; that water/spittle' in Egyptian — the goddess of moisture, rain, and dew, twin of Shu (the air) — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the goddess; said 'TEF-noot').
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References — Tefnut — Egyptian mythology; goddess; routes layered

Variations

Tefenet

Nicknames

Tef

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If you like Tefnut…

Shu— her twin, the air-god
Ra— a companion Egyptian god
Isis— a kin Egyptian deity
Atum— her father, the creator-god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tefnut mean?

Tefnut is Egyptian, variously 'moisture; that water/spittle'; the goddess of moisture and rain. The routes are layered. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Tefnut?

It's said TEF-noot /ˈtɛf.nut/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tefnut a boy or girl name?

Tefnut is a girl's name.

How popular is Tefnut?

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

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