168 Egyptian Baby Names With Meanings

There is something magical about Egypt, where the nation's past casts a shadow over the present. When you look at Egyptian baby names, you'll find that, just like the country, they are a perfect blend of the past and present. With the abundant Nile Valley juxtaposed against the harshness of the desert, the elegance and charm of Egypt are indescribable. Since a large percentage of modern Egypt's population comprises Christians or Muslims, most baby names are linked to those communities. However, that doesn’t mean ancient Egyptian names have ceased to exist. These names are still in use in some parts of the country. In Egypt, a baby is given a personal name, followed by the personal names of their father and grandfather. Arab Muslims in Egypt use names drawn from Islam. Arab Christians commonly use biblical or Western names. The arrival of the Jewish community into Egypt intersects with the period when the usage of last names or surnames became widespread. Today, the use of family names has become common in the country. Most family names begin with El, as in El-Masry. Certain family names are derived from place names. They, thus, show a person's place of origin. The meaning of most family names Egyptian Jews is typical of Sephardi Jews. These were the descendants of those expelled from Spain in 1492. They entered Egypt directly from the Iberian Peninsula or via other countries in North Africa, the Balkans, and Turkey. The family names of Sephardi Jews in Egypt are pretty distinct. They include Amarillo, Moreno, Farhi, and Amiga (1). As you may have guessed, there is much variety in Egyptian names. You can pay tribute to the region's rich history by picking an Egyptian baby name for your child. In this post, we have compiled an extensive collection of Egyptian names for both boys and girls. Each of these names includes the meaning and the traditional gender use.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Aaru		Unisex	Heavenly; Paradise
Abanoub		Boy	ancient King
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Abrax		Boy	The great archon from mythology
Abraxas		Boy	The great chief magistrate or archon; A God from Egyptian mythology
Aharon		Boy	Lofty; Exalted; High mountain; A variant of the name Aaron
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Name of prophet Muhammad
Ahmed		Boy	Highly praised
Ammon		Boy	The Hidden One; It is variant of name Amon
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret
Amr		Boy	A companion and a friend for life; One who lives a very long life
Amunet		Unisex	Secretive, hidden power
Anubis		Unisex	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Apep		Boy	To slither
Apophis		Boy	To slither
Aswan		Unisex	City in Egypt
Atem		Unisex	Supreme; Complete; Enduring
Aten		Boy	Sun disk; Heat and light of the sun
Aton		Boy	Solar disk
Atum		Unisex	Complete; Perfect
Ausar		Boy	God of the afterlife and fertility
Bast		Boy	Fire; Heat; Goddess of fertility and the sun; Protector of Lower Egypt
Bayek		Boy	Warrior, leader, protector
Berenike		Girl	One who brings victory
Bes		Unisex	A dwarf god known for representing the protection of households, mothers, and children
Bithiah		Boy	Daughter of God; Daughter of a Pharaoh of Egypt
Caesarion		Boy	Little Caesar; Son of Caesar
Chione		Girl	Daughter of Nile
Cliupatra		Girl	A form of given name Cleopatra, meaning she who brings glory to the father.
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Demiana		Unisex	Divine protector or beloved by God
Djoser		Unisex	Unification and stability
Donkor		Boy	The One who is Humble
Ebonee		Girl	Black
Eboney		Girl	Deep black wood; Dark beauty
Eboni		Girl	Black
Ebony		Girl	Dark beauty
Edrice		Girl	A prosperous ruler
Eshaq		Boy	Prophet's name
Feme		Girl	A name of love
Femi		Boy	One who loves
Hager		Boy	Flight or stranger; Variant of biblical name Hagar
Hanbal		Boy	Purity; Pristine; Perfect
Heba		Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift
Hemeda		Boy	An Egyptian name
Hemede		Boy	Egyptia; A French name
Heru		Girl	God, ruler, falcon
Horus		Boy	God of light
Husani		Boy	A handsome Boy
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Ibis		Unisex	Bird of myth and symbolism
Imhotep		Boy	Wisdom and healer
Imy		Unisex	Diminutive of Imogen or Imogene; Variant of Imee
Iry		Unisex	Joyful; Charismatic; Energetic
Isis		Girl	Throne
Jabare		Boy	A man known for his bravery
Jabari		Boy	One who is brave
Jomana		Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Kamuzu		Boy	Medical
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Kemet		Unisex	Black land or Egypt
Khafre		Boy	Kingly, respected, powerful
Khentimentiu		Boy	Mythical god of the dead's destiny
Khepri		Girl	Morning sun
Khnurn		Boy	Mythical reborn sun
Khufu		Boy	Name of a pharaoh
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Kili		Boy	Joyful; Adventurous; Strong
Kissa		Girl	Sister of twins
Kleopatra		Girl	A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father
Kosey		Boy	The meaning of the name Kosey is Lion
Lapis		Girl	A semi-precious stone of an intense blue color
Lateef		Boy	One-of-a-kind and mild nature
Lateefah		Girl	Pleasant and kind person of tender character
Lateefah latifah		Girl	A woman who has a gentle, kind, and tame nature
Lukman		Boy	He who is a Prophet
Luxor		Unisex	Palaces
Maat		Boy	Mythical Goddess of order and justice; Truth; Law
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised by people
Makalani		Boy	Clerk
Mandisa		Girl	Something sweet
Mareena		Girl	Graceful; Luminous; Beloved
Mariam		Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter
Masika		Girl	A girl who was born during the rain
Massika		Girl	She is born during the rain
Masud		Boy	A person of good fortune
Masuda		Boy	A happy and joyful Boy
Masudah		Boy	A man whose personality is happy and joyful
Masudi		Boy	A merry and delighted person
Mathayus		Unisex	Gift of God
Maye		Girl	Amun's beloved one
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Menefer		Boy	Of the beautiful city; Established and beautiful
Meret		Unisex	Beloved
Midge		Girl	Pearl
Mido		Boy	Praiseworthy
Mizraim		Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
Moeshe		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.

Infographic: Elegant Egyptian Names For Your Newborn

Who isn't aware of the fascinating Egyptian mythology? Filled with legends of kings, queens, and goddesses, it makes most people intrigued about the land of Pharaohs. If you've decided to give your little one a name associated with this place, we are here to help. This infographic has the popular names along with their translations.

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