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Neferkare

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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Egyptian

Meaning & History

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From Egyptian nfr-kꜣ-rꜥ meaning "the soul of Ra is beautiful", from nfr "beautiful, good" combined with kꜣ "soul" combined with the name of the god Ra. This name was borne by several Egyptian pharaohs.

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Rootsnfr + ka + Ra

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beauty, perfection, pharaohs, soul, theophoric names
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Entry updated June 9, 2023

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