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Isis
EYE-sis
ˈaɪsɪsListen
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Isis
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Greek transliteration of Egyptian 'Aset' or 'Iset' — meaning uncertain, possibly 'throne'.
- Meaning
- Ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and life, wife of Osiris and mother of Horus; one of the most important deities in Egyptian mythology.
Common mispronunciations
EE-siseye-SIS
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