Isis - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Isis \i-

is pronounced EYE-siss. It is of Egyptian origin. The most powerful of all the female goddesses of ancient Egypt; sister to Osiris and mother of Horus.

For more information, see also the related name Isadora.

Baby names that sound like Isis are Aziza, Azizi, Azize, Azusa, Jesusa and Jozsa. Other similar baby names are Iris, Ines, Ilise, Innis, Isme, Isla, Ilisa, Irisa, Issy, Issie and Isa.

Isis is a somewhat common first name for women (#2828 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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