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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lady of the house
- Origin
- Ancient Egyptian via Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- NEF-this
Nephthys (NEF-this) is an Ancient Egyptian name that reached English through Ancient Greek, and it means "lady of the house." It has a distinctive, soft-edged sound with that crisp "th" in the middle, and it's a name few people will have met before.
Meaning & Origin of Nephthys
Meaning: Lady of the house.
Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Nephthys
NEF-thisIPA /ˈnɛfθɪs/
Popularity of Nephthys
Nephthys does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Nephthys mean?
Lady of the house. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nephthys?
Nephthys is pronounced NEF-this (IPA: /ˈnɛfθɪs/).
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