Nefertari

Meaning of Nefertari

Nefertari shines like a golden anklet in the tapestry of baby names. It means “the most beautiful one” and conjures images of Queen Nefertari, beloved wife of Ramses II, whose grace lit up Thebes like Diwali diyas. In India, parents might say it with playful pride: neh-fur-TAH-ree (/nɛ.fər.ˈtɑ.ri/). Though still rare in the U.S.—fewer than thirty newborns bore it in 2024—its gentle rise feels like dawn over the Nile, full of promise. Bold yet tender, Nefertari carries a jasmine-sweet charm and a whisper of royal adventure, inspiring every little girl to rule her world, even if her throne is just a stack of cushions.

Pronunciation

Egyptian

• Pronunced as neh-fur-TAH-ree (/nɛ.fər.ˈtɑ.ri/)

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