Horus name en · NOUN
Etymology
From the depiction of a falcon representing Horus on the top of a serekh.
Meanings
- (historical) Synonym of serekh name: the first and oldest of the five names of the pharaonic titulary, traditionally enclosed in a serekh surmounted by the figure of a god
- (historical) specifically, a serekh name featuring Horus atop the serekh, as opposed to those featuring a different god such as Set
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horus names | Number=Plur | lexicographic |