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    Horus

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Horus

    Horus

    Boy
    Arabic
    2 syllables

    Horus is an Arabic boy's name meaning "God of light.".

    With Arabic roots, Horus is a boy name that means "God of light.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    Arabic
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Last updated .

    Meaning

    God of light.

    Popularity

    No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

    Quick answers about Horus

    What does Horus mean?

    Horus is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "God of light.".

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    Sister names that go with Horus

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    Names with a similar meaning to Horus

    Horus means "God of light." — these names share that spirit.

    • Lucas — "Bringer of light" (Greek)
    • Ella — "Light; all" (English)
    • Luke — "Light-giving, luminous" (Greek)
    • Nora — "Honor, light" (Irish)
    • Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (Greek)
    • Ellie — "Bright shining light" (English)

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