Isis
/ˈaɪ.sɪs/noun
An ancient Egyptian goddess associated with magic, healing, motherhood, and protection.
Did you know?In Egyptian myth, Isis gains power by learning Ra’s hidden name, a classic example of the belief that knowing a name can mean controlling a force.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
ꜣst
“The name of the goddess, often linked by scholars to the throne symbol she wears.”
Late Egyptian / Coptic
Egyptian
Ēse
“Later Egyptian forms of the goddess’s name.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ísis (Ἶσις)
“The Greek rendering of the Egyptian goddess’s name.”
Latin
Latin
Isis
“The Roman form of the goddess’s name.”
Modern English
English
Isis
“The standard English name for the Egyptian goddess.”