The distant one or he who is above
Heru is the original Egyptian name for the deity commonly known by the Greek name Horus. In ancient Egyptian mythology, he was the god of the sky, often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon's head, symbolizing kingship and protection.
About 10 boys were named Heru in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Egyptian god of the sky and kingship · Ancient Egyptian Mythology
Writer and scholar of Kemetic history
