What's the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter M?
The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for the letter M is the owl. Ancient Egyptians honored the owl as it protected humans as they passed from this world into the spirit world after death. The owl symbol can be used in words like mice and moon.![]() |
The Owl = M |
It's pronounced "MMM" as in mice or moon.
REMEMBER KEY:
Here's an easy way to remember the hieroglyphic symbol for the letter M.
Owls are creatures of the night, flying under the light of the moon.
Just think M for MOON OWL to remember its shape.
WRITE YOUR NAME:
The owl symbol can be used to write the M in words like mist and magic,
and in names like
Mark, Max, Michael,
Madison, Mandy, and Melissa.

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