The third pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty, a.k.a. Pepy I
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Pepi I | |
| AE Chronology | 2276–2228 |
| v. Beckerath | 2310–2260 |
| Shaw | 2321–2287 |
| Dodson | 2265–2219 |
| Allen | 2289–2255 |
| Malek | 2280–2243 |
| Franke | 2295–2250 |
| Redford | 2354–2310 |
| Turin King List | 44 years |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 53 years |
Pepi I pursued an expansion of the kingdom into Nubia, and traded with far away places. Pepi's pyramid complex, Men-nefer Pepi,, later gave name to the whole city of Memphis. The name means "enduring and perfect (is the pyramid) of Pepi".
His first throne name, Nefersahor, perfect is the protection of Horus, was later altered to Meryra, beloved of Ra, perhaps in response to the increased influence of the sun cult of Ra.
His first throne name, Nefersahor, perfect is the protection of Horus, was later altered to Meryra, beloved of Ra, perhaps in response to the increased influence of the sun cult of Ra.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Mery tawy The Dual King Mery Ra Son of Ra Pepi
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Mery tawy
mry-tꜢwi
Beloved of the Two Lands
mr-i-i-N17:N17
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 94-95
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c & 116a
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Beloved of the Two Lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:H
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c & 116a
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Beloved of the Two Lands
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Nebty name
Mery khet
mry-ẖt
Beloved of the Two Ladies’ bodies
mr-i-i-X:t
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 94-95
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Beloved of the Two Ladies’ bodies
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:N
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, Beloved of the Two Ladies’ bodies
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Golden Horus name
Biku nebu
bik-wi-nbw
The triple golden falcons
G5*G5*G5:nbw
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 94-95
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The triple golden falcons
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:G
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Translation: Leprohon, The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary, The triple golden falcons
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:G
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
Mery Ra
mry-rꜤ
Beloved of Ra
ra-mr-i-i
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c & 116a
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T2
Throne name variant
Mery Ra*
mry-rꜤ
Beloved of Ra
ra-U7\:r-i-i
Abydos Canon no. 36
Throne name variant
Nefer sa Hor
nfr-zꜢ-ḥr
Perfect is the protection of Horus
G5-nfr-V18
Early throne name, later changed to Meryra.
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 208-209
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T1
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 208-209
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T1
Throne name variant
Name missing
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Turin King List 5.4
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) IV:4
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) IV:4
Birth name
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Pepi
pipi
–
p-p-i-i
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 113g
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:E1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:E1
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus vi, 2 | Φιος | Phius | 53 years |
| Eratosthenes 19 | Παμμης Aρχουδης | Pammes Archondes | 35 |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 150–162
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 62–63
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 42
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 292–295
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