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Neith

OriginEgyptian
Meaning"divine mother"

About Neith

One of the more unusual mythology names for girls, Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.

Pronounced NAYTH.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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