Origin: The name Orus is of Egyptian origin and was commonly used in ancient Egypt during the time of the pharaohs.
Meaning: In Egyptian mythology, Orus is known as the son of Osiris and Isis. He is often depicted as a falcon-headed man with wings on his arms and legs. His name means "the One who is well-formed" or "powerful".
History: The worship of Orus was centered in Busiris in Lower Egypt where he had his own temple dedicated to him. During the Ptolemaic period, he became syncretized with Apollo and Horus.
Over time, the name Orus has evolved and been used in various forms across different cultures. In ancient Greece, it was known as "Horos" while in Rome, it became "Horus". Today, it is still used as a given name but its popularity varies depending on the country.
The given statistics show the number of babies named Orus born in the United States each year from 1915 to 1922. The data reveals a consistent yet modest presence of the name during this period.
In the year 1915, there were 5 newborns with the name Orus. This number remained unchanged for five years until 1920 when another batch of 5 infants was named Orus at birth. However, in 1922, there was a slight increase with 6 babies being given this name.
Over these eight years, the total number of births for the name Orus amounted to 16. This suggests that while the name was not extremely popular during this time, it still held some significance as a chosen name for children born in those years.