FAQ About Tutankhamun
Why did Tutankhamun change his name?
Tutankhamun was originally named Tutankhaten, meaning "Living Image of Aten." He changed his name to Tutankhamun, meaning "Living Image of Amun," to signify a return to traditional religious practices and the worship of the god Amun after the reign of his father, Akhenaten, who tried to promote the exclusive worship of Aten.
