The baby name Khons is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Khons (Anglicized): /kɒns/ or /kɑːns/,Khonsu (original transliteration): /ˈkɒn.su/.
Khons is Egyptian in Origin.
The baby name Khons is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Khons (Anglicized): /kɒns/ or /kɑːns/,Khonsu (original transliteration): /ˈkɒn.su/.
Khons is Egyptian in Origin.
Khons is an Anglicized shortening of the ancient Egyptian theonym ḫnsw, more commonly vocalized as Khonsu, the moon god of Thebes. The name derives from the verb ḫns "to travel," hence "traveler" or "wanderer," a poetic allusion to the moon's nightly journey across the sky. As a standalone given name today, Khons feels compact and striking while preserving a distinctly Pharaonic flavor.
The deity's cult flourished from the New Kingdom, with a major temple at Karnak, and his name entered personal nomenclature across late pharaonic and Ptolemaic eras. Historical bearers include priests and officials; the element also appears in compounds. Variant spellings include Khonsu, Chons, Khensu, Honsu, and the pop-culture Khonshu. Related theophoric forms include Padi-Khonsu and Djedkhonsiufankh. Usage today is rare outside Egyptology circles, giving Khons an uncommon, storied profile.
Khons is extremely rare. There are only 5 recorded uses on record, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Khons is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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