Zoser
𓂋𓏏𓈖𓊃
/ ZO-ser /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Sacred
Meaning & Etymology
he who is holy
he who is holy
Etymology
The name Zoser is derived from the Egyptian root zȝs, meaning ‘holy’ or ‘sacred’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Zoser is best known as the name of Pharaoh Djoser, a significant ruler of the Third Dynasty of Egypt, who is credited with commissioning the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.
Symbolism
The name symbolises holiness and divine connection, reflecting the sacred role of the pharaoh in ancient Egyptian society.
Famous People
Djoser
politics · Egypt
Pharaoh of the Third Dynasty of Egypt, known for commissioning the Step Pyramid.