For other persons by this name see Nefertari (disambiguation).Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Meritmut, Egyptian queen, was the first of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses the Great. She was highly educated and able to both read and write hieroglyphs, a very rare skill at the time. She used these skills in her diplomatic work, corresponding with other prominent royalties of the time. Nefertari means 'beautiful companion' and Meritmut means 'Beloved of [the Goddess] Mut'.