Hathor is a girl's name of Egyptian Mythology origin meaning “Goddess of love, beauty, music, and motherhood; often depicted as a cow..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Hath. As of 2025, Hathor ranks #1800 among girls' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #1798 in 2021.
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ha-thor
Phonetic spelling
Currently #1800 among US baby names.
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Hathor means “Goddess of love, beauty, music, and motherhood; often depicted as a cow..” It is a girl's name of Egyptian Mythology origin.
Hathor is pronounced ha-thor.
Hathor is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Hathor currently ranks #1800 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Hathor include Hath.
Middle names that pair well with Hathor include Hathor Anubis, Hathor Thoth, Hathor Sekhmet.
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