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Akhenaten

ah-kuh-NAH-tuhn

Akhenaten (name) means an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 14th century BCE, known for promoting worship of the sun disk Aten and for being the father of Tutankhamun. Example: “Akhenaten's religious reforms briefly replaced Egypt's traditional gods with a single solar deity.”

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An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 14th century BCE, known for promoting worship of the sun disk Aten and for being the father of Tutankhamun.

"Akhenaten's religious reforms briefly replaced Egypt's traditional gods with a single solar deity."

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In plain EnglishThe pharaoh remembered for introducing an early form of monotheism in ancient Egypt.

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Etymology

An Egyptian name meaning roughly "effective for Aten," adopted after the pharaoh changed his name from Amenhotep IV.

Rhymes for Akhenaten

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Akhenaten” mean?

The word “Akhenaten” means an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 14th century BCE, known for promoting worship of the sun disk Aten and for being the father of Tutankhamun. In plain terms, the pharaoh remembered for introducing an early form of monotheism in ancient Egypt.

How do you pronounce “Akhenaten”?

“Akhenaten” is pronounced ah-kuh-NAH-tuhn (/ˌɑːkəˈnɑːtən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Akhenaten” in a sentence?

Here is “Akhenaten” used in a sentence: “Akhenaten's religious reforms briefly replaced Egypt's traditional gods with a single solar deity.”

What part of speech is “Akhenaten”?

“Akhenaten” is a name.