115 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
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Ahmad		Boy	Much praised; Name of prophet Muhammad
Ahmed		Boy	Highly praised
Amr		Boy	A companion and a friend for life; One who lives a very long life
Karim		Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised by people
Mido		Boy	Praiseworthy
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Mostafa		Boy	The one chosen among all
Omar		Boy	Flourishing
Aaru		Unisex	Heavenly; Paradise
Abanoub		Boy	ancient King
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
Ammon		Boy	The Hidden One; It is variant of name Amon
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret
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
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
Demiana		Unisex	Divine protector or beloved by God
Djoser		Unisex	Unification and stability
Donkor		Boy	The One who is Humble
Eshaq		Boy	Prophet's name
Femi		Boy	One who loves
Hager		Boy	Flight or stranger; Variant of biblical name Hagar
Hanbal		Boy	Purity; Pristine; Perfect
Hemeda		Boy	An Egyptian name
Hemede		Boy	Egyptia; A French name
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
Jabare		Boy	A man known for his bravery
Jabari		Boy	One who is brave
Kamuzu		Boy	Medical
Kemet		Unisex	Black land or Egypt
Khafre		Boy	Kingly, respected, powerful
Khentimentiu		Boy	Mythical god of the dead's destiny
Khnurn		Boy	Mythical reborn sun
Khufu		Boy	Name of a pharaoh
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Kili		Boy	Joyful; Adventurous; Strong
Kosey		Boy	The meaning of the name Kosey is Lion
Lateef		Boy	One-of-a-kind and mild nature
Lukman		Boy	He who is a Prophet
Luxor		Unisex	Palaces
Maat		Boy	Mythical Goddess of order and justice; Truth; Law
Makalani		Boy	Clerk
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
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Menefer		Boy	Of the beautiful city; Established and beautiful
Meret		Unisex	Beloved
Mizraim		Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
Moeshe		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Moise		Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.
Moises		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Moishe		Boy	Drew out
Moisis		Boy	A noble Lord having or showing a kindly or tender nature
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
Mosiah		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Moswen		Unisex	The light-skin toned person
Naguib		Boy	Innocent person
Nakiya		Unisex	Pure, radiant, graceful
Nane		Unisex	A nice-natured person
Nelsy		Unisex	Victorious; Determined; Leader
Nephi		Boy	A good son; Founder of Nephite people
Nkosi		Boy	Law and regulations
Odion		Boy	Yellow daffodil flowers
Orus		Unisex	King of Troezen; Above; Distant
Ozymandias		Boy	A name given to the King of Kings
Pepi		Unisex	He who belongs to the Sun
Pharon		Unisex	Majestic ruler
Pilis		Boy	The second-born son
Ptah		Unisex	God of craftsmen and architects
Ra		Boy	Sun
Radames		Boy	Hero
Rah		Boy	Sun; A variant of Ra, an Egyptian sun god
Rameses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; Born,Begotten by Ra

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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