name
Mythology
Osiris
oh-SY-ris
oʊˈsaɪrɪsListen
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Osiris
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Greek transliteration of Egyptian 'Usir' — meaning uncertain, possibly 'powerful' or 'mighty eye'.
- Meaning
- Ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, the dead, and resurrection; husband of Isis and father of Horus.
Common mispronunciations
OH-sih-risoh-SIGH-ris
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