Satet
𓂋𓏏𓏏𓏏𓏤
/ sah-TET /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Protective
Meaning & Etymology
she who shoots forth
she who shoots forth
Etymology
The name Satet derives from the Egyptian root sṯ, meaning ‘to shoot’ or ‘to pour out’, often associated with the flooding of the Nile.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Satet was an important goddess in Ancient Egyptian religion, particularly revered at Elephantine, where she was believed to be the protector of the southern border and the goddess of the Nile inundation.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the life-giving force of the Nile and the protective power of the goddess Satet.