mꜣꜥw

Egyptian

Etymology

mꜣꜥ (“to direct, to guide”) +‎ -w.

Pronunciation

Noun

 m

  1. (sailing) wind blowing in the right direction (to drive one’s boat)
  2. fresh air or breeze for breathing
  3. (figuratively) the right direction in life

Alternative forms

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of mꜣꜥw  
mꜣꜥw

References

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