Maahes
m3ḥs
/ maa-hes /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Protection
Meaning & Etymology
Lion of the south
Lion of the south
Etymology
From the Egyptian roots maḥ (north) + ḥs (south).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Maahes was the lion-headed god of war and protection, often associated with the sun and the strength of the lion.
Symbolism
Represents war, protection, and the fierce strength of the lion.