Nesamun
نيسامون
/ neh-sah-MOON /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Sacred
Meaning & Etymology
Of Amun
Of Amun
Etymology
From the Egyptian nes (of) + amun (the god Amun).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Popular during the New Kingdom, associated with the priesthood of Amun.
Symbolism
Represents the divine connection to the god Amun and his influence.