Chonsu
/ˈkɒn.suː/noun
Chonsu is an ancient Egyptian moon god associated with lunar cycles, time, healing, and travel.
Did you know?Chonsu’s name is commonly connected with the Egyptian verb ḫns, “to travel” or “to cross,” reflecting the Moon’s nightly journey across the heavens.
Etymological Timeline
Middle Kingdom or earlier
Egyptian
ḫnsw
“A divine name associated with traveling or crossing”
New Kingdom
Egyptian
Khonsu
“Moon god of Thebes, depicted as a youthful figure with lunar symbolism”
New Kingdom
Egyptian
ḫns
“To travel, pass through, or cross”
Ptolemaic Period
Greek
Chonsu / Khonsu
“Greek and Egyptian temple traditions preserved the god’s name in transliteration”
Modern English
English
Chonsu
“A conventional English transliteration of the ancient Egyptian moon god’s name”