Isis
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- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Divine
Meaning & Etymology
goddess of fertility and magic
goddess of fertility and magic
Etymology
The name Isis derives from the Ancient Egyptian ꜣst (Aset), which may mean ‘throne’ or ‘she of the throne’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Isis was one of the most important goddesses in Ancient Egyptian religion, worshipped as the ideal mother and wife, as well as the patroness of nature and magic. She was the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus.
Symbolism
The name Isis symbolises divine motherhood, fertility, magic, and the power of the throne in Ancient Egyptian culture.