What Does the Name Horus Mean
The name Horus comes from Egyptian Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Horus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Horus Name Meaning
Egyptian Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of ‘Ωρος (Horos), the Greek form of Egyptian Hrw (reconstructed as Heru) possibly meaning "falcon" or "high". In Egyptian mythology Horus was the god of light, often...
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