Learn to Read Hieroglyphs · Lesson 12: Hatshepsut’s Birth Name 👑

Learn to Read Hieroglyphs · Lesson 12: Hatshepsut’s Birth Name 👑 **Khenemet-Amun · Hatshepsut** “United with Amun, foremost of noble ladies.” The name **Hatshepsut** means “foremost of noble ladies.” Here, it appears with the epithet **Khenemet-Amun**, expressing her connection with the god Amun. 🔸 **Amun** — the god Amun 🔸 **Khenemt** — united 🔸 **Hat** — foremost 🔸 **Shepsut** — noble ladies The small semicircular bread-loaf sign writes **t**, a feminine ending. You can spot it twice in this cartouche. Save this lesson and try recognising her name on temple walls and museum objects. 🏛️ #Hatshepsut #Hieroglyphs #AncientEgypt #Egyptology #BeautifulHistory