Selket
Egyptian
"(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe"Share
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Updated Mon Jan 06 2025
Selket Origin and Meaning
The name Selket is a girl's name meaning "(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe".
Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.