Find out how popular the first name Djoser has been for the last 1 years (from 2019 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Djoser by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Djoser is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Djoser.

The history of the first name Djoser

The name Djoser is of ancient Egyptian origin, tracing its roots back to the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, which spanned from around 2686 BC to 2181 BC. The name is derived from the ancient Egyptian phrase "Djoserti," which translates to "holy is his body" or "revered one."

Djoser is most famously associated with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of the oldest stone structures in Egypt and a significant architectural achievement of the Third Dynasty, constructed around 2667 BC. This pyramid was designed by the renowned architect Imhotep for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser, whose reign is believed to have lasted from around 2667 BC to 2648 BC.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Djoser can be found in the Palermo Stone, an ancient Egyptian inscription that lists the reigns of pharaohs from the First Dynasty to the Fifth Dynasty. The Palermo Stone confirms Djoser's reign and his role in the construction of the Step Pyramid.

Throughout ancient Egyptian history, several individuals bore the name Djoser, albeit with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. One notable example is Djeser-re, a prince and high priest during the reign of Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty (around 1279 BC to 1213 BC).

In more recent times, the name Djoser has been given to a few individuals, though it remains relatively rare. One example is Djoser Mhudiropforghuor, a South Sudanese politician and activist who served as the Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State from 2005 to 2010.

Other notable individuals with the name Djoser include Djoser Amdah, an Egyptian archaeologist and Egyptologist born in 1943 who specialized in the study of ancient Egyptian architecture and construction techniques. Additionally, Djoser Mahfoud, born in 1920, was a Tunisian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1970 to 1986.

While the name Djoser may not be as common in modern times, it holds a significant place in ancient Egyptian history, closely tied to the remarkable architectural achievements of the Old Kingdom and the legacy of one of Egypt's most influential pharaohs.

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