Nefertiti

Meaning of Nefertiti

Nefertiti is a female name with its origins in ancient Egypt. The name is derived from the Egyptian words "nefer," meaning "beautiful," and "iti," meaning "the one who comes." Nefertiti is best known as the queen and consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten during the 14th century BCE. She is often depicted in art as an elegant, powerful woman with a distinctive elongated neck. In terms of pronunciation, Nefertiti has variations across different languages. In German, it is pronounced as neh-FER-tee-tee, in English as neh-fur-TEE-tee, and in French as nuh-fehr-TEE-tee. Another variation of the name is Nefertari, which holds a similar meaning and historical significance. While not a highly popular name in recent years, it still maintains a steady usage in the United States.

Pronunciation

German

• Pronunced as neh-FER-tee-tee (/neˈfɛʁtiːti/)

English

• Pronunced as neh-fur-TEE-tee (/nɛfərˈtiːti/)

French

• Pronunced as nuh-fehr-TEE-tee (/nəfɛʁˈtiːti/)

• Nefertari