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At a Glance: Name: Isis – Meaning: traditionally glossed as 'throne' (from the throne symbol in her name), though the exact root is debated among Egyptologists – Origin: Ancient Egyptian (via Greek Isis, from Egyptian Aset) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Isis is an Ancient Egyptian name that reached English through the Greek form of Aset. It is traditionally glossed as 'throne,' after the throne symbol in her hieroglyphic name, though Egyptologists regard the exact root as uncertain, so that meaning is best held loosely.
Meaning & Origin of Isis
Meaning: Traditionally glossed as 'throne' (from the throne symbol in her name), though the exact root is debated among Egyptologists.
Origin: Ancient Egyptian (via Greek Isis, from Egyptian Aset).
A common claim: Isis means 'throne' Actually: This is the traditional gloss from the throne hieroglyph in her name, but Egyptologists regard the precise etymology as uncertain rather than firmly established.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
Popularity of Isis
Isis peaked in the U.S. at #522 in 2005, when 561 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1082 with 228 babies, so it is far less common now than at its height.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1901–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Isis mean?
Traditionally glossed as ‘throne’ (from the throne symbol in her name), though the exact root is debated among Egyptologists. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isis)
Is Isis a popular name right now?
Isis peaked at #522 in 2005 and is ranked #1082 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1901–2024.)
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