Nefertem
𓄡𓏏𓏏𓏏𓏏𓏏
/ neh-fer-tem /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beautiful
Meaning & Etymology
God of the lotus blossom
God of the lotus blossom
Etymology
From the Egyptian nb(t)-tm, meaning ‘beautiful one who is complete’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Nefertem was the ancient Egyptian god of the lotus blossom, symbolizing beauty, perfume, and healing.
Symbolism
Represents renewal, purity, and the fragrance of the lotus.
Similar Names
Mentuhotep
Mentuh is satisfied
Hathor
House of Horus
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noble, respected
Mentuemhat
Mentu is foremost
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