Khonsu is also spelled as Chonsu, Khensu, Khons, Chons or Khonshu. His name means “the traveller” or “the wanderer”. This may relate to the nightly travel of the moon across the sky.
Along with Thoth he marked the passage of time. Khonsu is considered instrumental in the creation of new life in all living creatures.He is also respected as the god of time.