Horus

Horus Meaning & Origin

About Horus
The name "Horus" is derived from ancient Egyptian mythology and refers to a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Horus was considered the god of the sky, war, and protection. He was often depicted as a falcon-headed deity and was believed to be the son of Osiris and Isis. Horus played a significant role in Egyptian mythology, representing the pharaoh and symbolizing power, kingship, and divine protection.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Horus are male.

Horus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔrəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Horus in Braille

Here's how to represent Horus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Horus in braille

How to Spell the Name Horus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Horus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Horus in sign language

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