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The masculine name Osiris (Ὄσιρις) has its roots in ancient Egypt and is derived from Asar or Ausar.
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris (Ὄσιρις) is a name with ancient Egyptian origins that possibly means 'the Powerful' or 'the one who carries the Eye.' The exact origin is not fully clarified. The name could be derived from the ancient Egyptian wsr, meaning 'powerful,' and jrt, meaning 'Eye,' or jrj, meaning 'to do' or 'to make.' Osiris was also the Egyptian god of the afterlife, rebirth, as well as fertility and vegetation. The spelling Osíris is common in Portuguese, Ósíris in Icelandic, and Ósiris in Greek.
Where does the name Osiris come from?
The name Osiris comes from ancient Egyptian and means 'the Powerful.' The components consist of wsr for 'powerful' and jrt for 'Eye' or jrj for 'to do, make.' The language is Egyptian.
How do you pronounce Osiris?
O-siris
Popularity
In Germany, Osiris is a relatively rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017, reaching 3,867th place. Over the last ten years, Osiris has been given as a first name around 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Siri
Famous people
- Osiris (character from the game 'Sims Free Play')
Frequently asked questions about the name Osiris
What is the origin of the name Osiris?
The name Osiris has its roots in ancient Egyptian and is associated with the term for 'powerful.' It consists of the components wsr, meaning 'powerful,' and jrt, meaning 'Eye.'
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris is often interpreted as 'the Powerful' or 'the one who carries the Eye.' Additionally, Osiris was the Egyptian god of the afterlife, rebirth, as well as fertility and vegetation.
How popular is the name Osiris?
Osiris is a rather rare name in modern naming, but it is gaining interest due to its mythological and cultural connections, especially in creative and spiritual communities.