The nameIsis
Isis is a girl's name taken from a great goddess of ancient Egypt. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Egyptian
Meaning
Isis is the Greek form of the Egyptian Aset, often translated as "the throne".
Origin
Egyptian. Isis, wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, was worshipped across the Roman world.
History
Found in France since the 1940s, Isis grew in the 2000s and is still given.
Popularity of the name Isis
Isis in France
Isis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,135 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Isis. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Isis in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 130 births a year on average, against 108 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isis mean?
Isis is the Greek form of the Egyptian Aset, often translated as "the throne".
What is the origin of the name Isis?
Egyptian. Isis, wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, was worshipped across the Roman world.
Is Isis a girl's or a boy's name?
Isis is a girl's name.