161 Powerful Egyptian Baby Names

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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Mary		Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Sara		Girl	Princess
Miriam		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Omar		Boy	Flourishing
Moises		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Salma		Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Safiya		Girl	One who is pure
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Aharon		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Isis		Girl	Throne
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Nour		Girl	Light
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret; Stable; Faithful; Immortal; Come after
Bakari		Boy	Hopeful; Promising
Ammon		Boy	The hidden one; Protection with edge of a sword; Protection of fear
Rana		Girl	King; Elegant; Fertile fields; Nobility
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Miri		Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Ausar		Boy	God of the afterlife and fertility
Moishe		Boy	Drew out
Heru		Girl	God, ruler, falcon
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Anubis		Unisex	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Kemet		Unisex	Black land or Egypt
Mimi		Girl	Beloved; Loveliness; Sea of bitterness
Asar		Boy	Mighty; Eye; One of the five daily prayers in Islam; Mark; Shelter
Nefertiti		Girl	One of the names of the lady monarch
Horus		Boy	God of light; The high-flying one
Mathayus		Unisex	Gift of God
Amun		Boy	The hidden one; Invisible; God of air; Workman; Nourisher; Motherland
Aro		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Shabaka		Boy	An Egyptian ruler
Akila		Girl	Intelligent; Wise; Logical; Eagle; Whole; Complete
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.
Mostafa		Boy	The one chosen among all
Atem		Unisex	Supreme; Complete; Enduring
Nakiya		Unisex	Pure, radiant, graceful
Ra		Boy	Sun
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Ozymandias		Boy	A name given to the King of Kings
Abanoub		Boy	ancient King
Nefertari		Girl	The most pretty; Gorgeous; Nice looking
Atum		Unisex	Complete; Perfect
Khepri		Girl	Morning sun
Rameses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Demiana		Unisex	Divine protector or beloved by God
Asenath		Girl	Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father
Ashna		Girl	Friend; A cloud; Devoted to the goddess Neith
Rah		Boy	Sun; Egyptian sun God; Way; Path
Rehema		Girl	A compassionate woman of a kind heart
Shani		Girl	A wonderful woman
Zanna		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; True
Jala		Girl	To wander; To think; Water; Dew; Hoarfrost
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Kleopatra		Girl	A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father
Radames		Boy	Hero
Nephi		Boy	A good son; Founder of Nephite people
Nkosi		Boy	Law and regulations
Sef		Boy	Yesterday
Siyam		Boy	Gift from God
Sabrin		Boy	Princess
Tiye		Girl	The deity of light; An ancient Egyptian queen
Jabare		Boy	A man known for his bravery
Kili		Boy	Joyful; Adventurous; Strong
Aten		Boy	Sun disk; Heat and light of the sun
Imhotep		Boy	Wisdom and healer
Set		Unisex	Egyptian god of chaos and the desert
Lukman		Boy	He who is a Prophet
Mizraim		Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
Tannis		Unisex	Leather maker
Sakara		Unisex	Fragrance; Flower
Jomana		Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Moselle		Girl	Son; Deliver; Drawn out from the water
Tanith		Girl	Derived from the name of the main Goddess of Carthage
Mandisa		Girl	Something sweet
Nelsy		Unisex	Victorious; Determined; Leader
Yostina		Unisex	Faithful; Devoted to God
Amunet		Unisex	Secretive, hidden power
Sukari		Unisex	Sweet or sweet like sugar
Kissa		Girl	Sister of twins
Maye		Girl	Amun's beloved one
Mareena		Girl	Graceful; Luminous; Beloved
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Ibis		Unisex	Bird of myth and symbolism
Saqqara		Unisex	Ancient Egyptian necropolis
Lateefah		Girl	Pleasant and kind person of tender character
Ebony		Girl	Dark beauty
Bast		Boy	Fire; Heat; Goddess of fertility and the sun; Protector of Lower Egypt
Hager		Boy	Flight or stranger; Variant of biblical name Hagar
Maat		Boy	Mythical Goddess of order and justice; Truth; Law
Menefer		Boy	Of the beautiful city; Established and beautiful
Moeshe		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Zosar		Boy	King; Name of a Pharaoh
Abrax		Boy	The great archon from mythology
Aton		Boy	Solar disk
Bithiah		Boy	Daughter of God; Daughter of a Pharaoh of Egypt

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team