78 Egyptian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Egyptian baby boy names come from an ancient culture known for its history and mythology. Many Egyptian names have survived centuries, not disappearing from popularity in modern times. Indeed, Egypt boasts of being home to one of the world’s first civilizations. It was one of the most expansive kingdoms of antiquity. It unified around 3100 B.C.E. and became a supreme economic and cultural force throughout North Africa and regions of the Levant (1). Many ancient Egyptian rulers and religious figures' influence lasted through generations. In fact, ancient Egyptian pharaohs were likened to gods. Those like King Tutankhamun have become an integral element of Egyptian lore. Today, the country has a predominantly Muslim population, which is also reflected in children's names. Arabic is the official language of the country. So, while some names have direct Egyptian roots, others have Egyptian-Arabic origins. Either way, the names are pretty meaningful and a delight to explore. In Egypt, people pick the names of gods, goddesses, and religious leaders or culturally significant terms as their children's first names. The names of ancient pharaohs are also used for boys. Usually, a baby is given a personal name, which is succeeded by the first names of their fathers and grandfathers—for example, Mohamed Ahmed Hussain. Thus, names in this culture carry a person's paternal lineage and the family’s status. Today, Egyptian titles feature a family name that commonly starts with el or al, as in el-Shammari or al-Masri. Some family names even come from geographical place names. They usually are indicators of the origins of a family. These quirks make Egyptian names quite fascinating. You can also find many modern variations of traditional names. So, there's plenty of variety to explore. Scroll down and uncover a carefully curated collection of Egyptian baby boy names.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Omar		Boy	Flourishing
Moises		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Ahmed		Boy	Highly praised
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Name of prophet Muhammad
Jabari		Boy	One who is brave
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; Born,Begotten by Ra
Aharon		Boy	Lofty; Exalted; High mountain; A variant of the name Aaron
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
Mosiah		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Moishe		Boy	Drew out
Amr		Boy	A companion and a friend for life; One who lives a very long life
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Horus		Boy	God of light
Ausar		Boy	God of the afterlife and fertility
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
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
Rameses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Husani		Boy	A handsome Boy
Rah		Boy	Sun; A variant of Ra, an Egyptian sun god
Lateef		Boy	One-of-a-kind and mild nature
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
Jabare		Boy	A man known for his bravery
Kili		Boy	Joyful; Adventurous; Strong
Aten		Boy	Sun disk; Heat and light of the sun
Femi		Boy	One who loves
Imhotep		Boy	Wisdom and healer
Lukman		Boy	He who is a Prophet
Mizraim		Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
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
Donkor		Boy	The One who is Humble
Eshaq		Boy	Prophet's name
Hanbal		Boy	Purity; Pristine; Perfect
Hemeda		Boy	An Egyptian name
Hemede		Boy	Egyptia; A French name
Kamuzu		Boy	Medical
Kosey		Boy	The meaning of the name Kosey is Lion
Masuda		Boy	A happy and joyful Boy
Masudah		Boy	A man whose personality is happy and joyful
Masudi		Boy	A merry and delighted person
Moke		Boy	A person who is sweetened with honey; One who is remarkably fine
Montu		Boy	An ancient Egyptian God in the form of a falcon
Naguib		Boy	Innocent person
Odion		Boy	Yellow daffodil flowers
Pilis		Boy	The second-born son
Seb		Boy	God of the earth
Makalani		Boy	Clerk
Khentimentiu		Boy	Mythical god of the dead's destiny
Khnurn		Boy	Mythical reborn sun
Khufu		Boy	Name of a pharaoh
Mido		Boy	Praiseworthy
Apep		Boy	To slither
Apophis		Boy	To slither
Bayek		Boy	Warrior, leader, protector
Khafre		Boy	Kingly, respected, powerful

Infographic: Exquisite Egyptian Baby Boy Names

Who would not want to choose a name from one of the world's most ancient and traditionally rich places? Egyptian baby names carry profound meanings and are simple to pronounce. You can also find many Arabic-origin names in this culture. So, check out this infographic below for baby boy names from Egypt.

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