Name meaning
Osiris
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Egyptian, via Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Egyptian, English
- Spellings
- Osiris · Usir
- Say it
- oh-SY-ris
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Osiris is the Greek form of the Egyptian Usir, the god of the afterlife and rebirth. The meaning of the name is not certain.
Roots
Egyptian Usir (uncertain).
Where it is used
Isis is his wife in Egyptian myth.
Osiris name FAQ
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Egyptian Usir (uncertain).
Where does the name Osiris come from?
Osiris is of Egyptian, via Greek origin. Today it is used in Egyptian, English families.
How do you pronounce Osiris?
Osiris is usually pronounced oh-SY-ris.
Is Osiris a boy's or a girl's name?
Osiris is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Osiris?
Related spellings and forms include Usir.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.