Khepri
Ḫpr
/ khe-pri /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Rebirth
Meaning & Etymology
The one who comes into being
The one who comes into being
Etymology
From the root ḫpr, meaning ‘to come into being’ or ‘to become’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Associated with the scarab beetle and the god Khepri, symbolizing creation and rebirth.
Symbolism
Symbolizes transformation, renewal, and the cycle of life.