Sesen

Meaning & Etymology

Lotus blossom

Lotus blossom

Etymology

Derived from the Egyptian root sšn, referring to the lotus flower, which held significant symbolic importance in ancient Egyptian culture.

Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian

Cultural context

The lotus flower was a potent symbol in ancient Egypt, representing creation, rebirth, and the sun. It was associated with the sun god Nefertem and the creation myth of the lotus emerging from the primordial waters.

Symbolism

The name ‘Sesen’ symbolises purity, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life, drawing on the lotus flower’s emergence from water each day.