The only name he kept was his prenomen or throne name.

This long name is the throne name of the royal child.

His throne name means "Noble is the Soul of Re."

James Allen also offered a possible explanation for the use of the same throne name by 2 successive kings.

He adopts the name Smenkhkare and her throne name.

The reason for that is unknown, but all kings from Narmer up to king Den are also missing their throne names.

He took the throne name Bahadur Shah in 1707.

This led to a great deal of confusion since throne names tended to be unique.

Rabodo was crowned on May 13, 1863 under the throne name of Rasoherina.

Ancient rulers in many parts of the world took regnal names or throne names which were different from their personal name.