| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
Faraman, A.
Egyptology dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Aswan Univ., Aswan, Egypt

Abstract:
In ancient Egypt, there were various personal names were associated with the mother and her role in the society. These titles held great importance and reflected the high regard for motherhood in Egyptian society. This study specifically focuses on the personal names commonly used by the Egyptian state employees in Lower Nubia during the Middle Kingdom period; who took pride in incorporating their mothers` names as an important part of their personal identities, represented in their personal names. Additionally, these individuals established themselves as being engendered from their respective mothers, similar to the way their father`s acknowledged. It is remarkable that many individuals were primarily identified with their filiation to solely the mother. The study aims to uncover the underlying motivations behind the practice of using only the mother`s name for filiation purpose. Through textual evidence and personal names shows the outlines of the subject. The results may assist in better understanding and appreciating the diverse cultural practices around filiation with the mother`s name.

Keywords:
Personal name Polygamy Adoption Lineage Individual

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