162 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
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Sara		Girl	Princess
Omar		Boy	Flourishing
Moises		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Mariam		Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter
Ahmed		Boy	Highly praised
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Name of prophet Muhammad
Salma		Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Jabari		Boy	One who is brave
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Safiya		Girl	One who is pure
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; Born,Begotten by Ra
Aharon		Boy	Lofty; Exalted; High mountain; A variant of the name Aaron
Isis		Girl	Throne
Nour		Girl	Light
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised by people
Ammon		Boy	The Hidden One; It is variant of name Amon
Rana		Girl	King; Elegant; Fertile fields; Nobility
Mosiah		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Heba		Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift
Moishe		Boy	Drew out
Amr		Boy	A companion and a friend for life; One who lives a very long life
Anubis		Unisex	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Kemet		Unisex	Black land or Egypt
Heru		Girl	God, ruler, falcon
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Nefertiti		Girl	One of the names of the lady monarch
Mathayus		Unisex	Gift of God
Horus		Boy	God of light
Ausar		Boy	God of the afterlife and fertility
Yostina		Unisex	Faithful; Devoted to God
Shabaka		Boy	An Egyptian ruler
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.
Mostafa		Boy	The one chosen among all
Masud		Boy	A person of good fortune
Ra		Boy	Sun
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Abraxas		Boy	The great chief magistrate or archon; A God from Egyptian mythology
Sabrin		Boy	Princess
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
Atem		Unisex	Supreme; Complete; Enduring
Nelsy		Unisex	Victorious; Determined; Leader
Husani		Boy	A handsome Boy
Rah		Boy	Sun; A variant of Ra, an Egyptian sun god
Set		Unisex	Egyptian god of chaos and the desert
Rehema		Girl	A compassionate woman of a kind heart
Nakiya		Unisex	Pure, radiant, graceful
Shani		Girl	A wonderful woman
Eboney		Girl	Deep black wood; Dark beauty
Lateef		Boy	One-of-a-kind and mild nature
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
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
Ebonee		Girl	Black
Femi		Boy	One who loves
Imhotep		Boy	Wisdom and healer
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Lukman		Boy	He who is a Prophet
Mizraim		Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
Tannis		Unisex	Leather maker
Jomana		Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Tanith		Girl	Derived from the name of the main Goddess of Carthage
Amunet		Unisex	Secretive, hidden power
Mandisa		Girl	Something sweet
Eboni		Girl	Black
Sukari		Unisex	Sweet or sweet like sugar
Kissa		Girl	Sister of twins
Maye		Girl	Amun's beloved one
Mareena		Girl	Graceful; Luminous; Beloved
Sakara		Unisex	Fragrance; Flower
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