Nefertary
Egyptian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Nefertary
Nefertary derives from ancient Egyptian and means "beautiful companion" or "beautiful of the companion," combining "nefert" (beautiful) and "tary" (companion).
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Etymology
Nefertary derives from ancient Egyptian and means "beautiful companion" or "beautiful of the companion," combining "nefert" (beautiful) and "tary" (companion). The name is primarily associated with ancient Egypt, most notably borne by Nefertari, the beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II (13th century BCE), and is used today primarily by people of Egyptian heritage or those interested in Egyptian history.
Nefertary currently ranks #11,860 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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