Egyptian

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Etymology

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From jmn (Amun) +‎ m (in) +‎ jpt (Luxor, inner sanctum), thus “Amun in Luxor”, “Amun in the inner sanctum”. The personal name is probably to be interpreted as an adverbial sentence, “Amun is in Luxor”.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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  1. the form of the god Amun worshipped at Luxor
  2. a male given name, Amenemope

Descendants

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  • Ancient Greek: Ἀμένωφις (Aménōphis)
  • Middle Babylonian: [Term?] (/⁠amanappa⁠/)

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