Renenutet

Renenutet Name meanings & History

Renenutet was the goddess of nourishment and the harvest in ancient Egyptian mythology. Her name means "the nurturer," "the carer," or "the nurse.". In Egyptian mythology she was the goddess of nourishment and the harvest, and as such was worshiped mainly during harvest. She was often depicted as a cobra or as a woman with the head of a cobra. She was sometimes portrayed as the consort of Sobek, Shai, or Geb, with whom she had the snake god Nehebkau. Over time she became increasingly associated with Wadjet (the cobra on the crown of pharaohs), until she eventually became an aspect of Wadjet. Renenutet is not commonly used as a baby name outside of Egypt, but it could be a unique and interesting choice for parents looking for an unusual and powerful name.