Bastet

Egyptian

"she of the ointment jar"

Bastet Origin and Meaning

The name Bastet is a girl's name meaning "she of the ointment jar".

Bastet is an Ancient Egyptian goddess, originally portrayed as a lioness warrior goddess but later taking on the appearance of a domestic cat. She was a goddess of cats, fertility, childbirth, protection against illness, and the sun. Her name is striking and alluring, and with a sound reminiscent of Bridget and some cute nicknames such as Bet or Bettie, Bastet could be a brave but attractive name for a baby girl.