101 Stylish Egyptian Girl Names

These names capture Egyptian glory, from ancient pyramids to captivating mythology.

Written by N Pravenchandra Singh, MA

Edited by Vidya Tadapatri, MSc (Biotechnology)

Fact-checked by Trisha Chakraborty, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Nov 13, 2024

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Egypt reminds us of Cleopatra, the pyramids, the Nile River, and the scenic beaches of the Red Sea. Inspired by them, Egyptian girl names have a thousand-year-old history that allures people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. These names drew inspiration from great queens like Nefertari, precious elements like Lapis, aspects of nature such as the morning sun, and mythological deities like Isis or Onofria. The modern names, though, are closely related to Arabic names, giving us a peek into the country's diverse cultures. These cross-cultural observations note the use of toponymic family names with the prefix 'El-' and were known to indicate one's place of origin and status within the society. Ancient Egyptian civilizations were known for their rich traditions, wisdom, mythology, and religion. Most Egyptian communities are collectivistic and consider family and ancient naming customs. A traditional Egyptian naming ceremony is done on the seventh day of the baby's birth and is called a Sebou. In addition to celebrating the baby's survival, this ceremony defines the roles and rites of passage of the child's parents depending on whether the baby is a boy or a girl (1). However, irrespective of their gender, a child's given name is followed by the given names of their father and grandfather, marking the importance of their patriarchal lineage in these societies. Girls in Egyptian societies are also named based on the qualities they are expected to possess and their birth circumstances. Thus, each name was gifted with unique hieroglyphics, which helped immortalize them. If you've been looking for such distinct and meaningful names, this list of inspiring Egyptian names for baby girls is for you. This post lists a few unique Egyptian baby girl names and their meanings. Find out what each name means to pick one that suits your little princess's beauty and individuality.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Mia	Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Mary	Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Miriam	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Miah	Girl	Dame; Good mother; Mine; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Sia	Girl	Understanding; Cognizant; To perceive; Summer; Resurrection
Susanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Shoshana	Girl	Lily; Lotus
Isis	Girl	Throne
Kiyah	Unisex	Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
Azeneth	Girl	Devoted to the goddess Neith

Nubia	Girl	Gold
Myriam	Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Drop of the sea
Miri	Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Mayleen	Girl	Good mother; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon
Auset	Unisex	Throne; Woman of the throne
Isidora	Girl	Gift of Isis
Mimi	Girl	Beloved; Loveliness; Sea of bitterness
Nefertiti	Girl	The beautiful one has come; The perfect one has arrived
Zuzu	Unisex	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Nefertari	Girl	The most beautiful

Aseneth	Girl	Belonging to the Goddess Neith
Khepri	Girl	Morning sun; The one being created; To appear; To transform
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
Kairy	Girl	Sea; Pure; Beloved
Rehema	Girl	A compassionate woman of a kind heart
Sanna	Girl	She who is truthful; Lilly; Rose; Lotus
Zanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; True
Jala	Girl	To wander; To think; Water; Dew; Hoarfrost
Kleopatra	Girl	A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father

Nuvia	Girl	Gold
Tiye	Girl	Most beautiful; An ancient Egyptian queen
Isyss	Unisex	Throne
Anta	Girl	An Egyptian Goddess
Mayme	Girl	Beloved; Love
Shu	Unisex	Good; Pure; Seed; Sprout; He who rises up
Jomana	Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Hagar	Girl	Flight
Moselle	Girl	Son; Deliver; Drawn out from the water
Marai	Girl	Rebelliousness; Beloved; Truth; Blossom; Vedas; March

Mieke	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child; Rebelliusness; Beloved
Iysis	Unisex	Egyptian goddess of the sky and nature, Isis; Throne
Icis	Unisex	Throne
Amunet	Unisex	The hidden one
Isadore	Girl	Gift of Isis
Myria	Unisex	Myrrh; Rebellious; Drop of the sea; Beloved
Miriana	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Love; Beloved
Zemi	Unisex	He will add; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved
Mirjana	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Laquisha	Girl	Cinnamon; Cassia; Joy

Saqqara	Unisex	A town in Egypt
Lateefah	Girl	Pleasant and kind person of tender character
Sawsan	Girl	Lily of the valley; Rose; Lotus
Mie	Girl	Three-way division; Star of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Wished-for child; Rebeliousness
Zuzanna	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Bast	Boy	Ointment jar
Maaike	Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Malkin	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Strength in battle
Feme	Girl	A name of love
Lateefah-latifah	Girl	A woman who has a gentle, kind, and tame nature

Mareesha	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Marijana	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Marinela	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Of the sea; Male
Marise	Boy	One who is infinite; Endless; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Marjaan	Girl	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Marjan	Boy	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Marjana	Girl	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Marolyn	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child
Marrian	Girl	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Grace
Massika	Girl	She is born during the rain

Mays	Unisex	Hackberry; Nettle tree; Servant of son of Matthew
Meah	Boy	Mine; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Neferteri	Girl	The gorgeous one; Prettiest
Nefertiri	Girl	The one who is most gorgeous, attractive, and smart looking
Neferure	Girl	Human being; Mankind or woman kind
Nefret	Girl	Most stunning; Lovely; Nice looking
Neith	Girl	Water; Dread; Fear
Nenet	Girl	The person who is spiritual and divine
Nephthys	Girl	Lady of boundaries of temples
Sanny	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; Sandpiper bird

Siouxsie	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Tanit	Girl	One who owns an estate
Tauret	Girl	Goddess of pregnant women
Susanita	Girl	Lily; Lotus
Edrice	Girl	A prosperous ruler
Zuza	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Marjia	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Cliupatra	Girl	A form of given name Cleopatra, meaning she who brings glory to the father.
Onofria	Girl	An ancient Egyptian God.
Osnat	Girl	Devoted to Goddess Neith

Osiria	Girl	Divine; Belonging to God Osiris
Merrilyn	Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Lobna	Girl	Storax tree
Marianella	Girl	Beloved star
Muffy	Unisex	Pearl; Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Zsazsa	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Marushka	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Rindy	Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Admirable; Bright; God's gift
Amarice	Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Annmary	Girl	Gracious love; Graceful beloved; Wished for a child

Egyptian girl names are not mere labels; they reflect the country's rich historical and cultural heritage. They represent a connection to the divine, family ties, and parents' aspirations for the child's future. Many Egyptian names are traditional, but people often mix them with contemporary names in modern Egypt. The list above offers many old and new Egyptian names with meanings to help you find a suitable name for your little princess. If you want any names for baby boys, you may check the unisex names on this list, which can be used for both boys and girls.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some Egyptian girl names inspired by nature or the environment?

Neith is a distinctive feminine name meaning 'water.' The name is associated with the Egyptian goddess of hunting, weaving, and war. Nut is another beautiful name that means 'sky' and is linked to the sky goddess and heavenly bodies. Amonet is another feminine name meaning 'hidden' and is associated with the wife of the god of air.

2. What are some popular Egyptian girl names with Islamic origins?

Aleya is the feminine form of Aali, which means 'high,' 'lofty,' or 'sublime' in Arabic. Lameis is another popular name meaning 'soft to touch.' Some more popular Egyptian names with Islamic origins include Najila (bright eyes), Jassmin (jasmine flower), and Nesreen (wild rose).

3. What are some royal Egyptian girl names?

Ankhesenamun is a unique name meaning 'her life is of Amon.' The name is associated with the queen and wife of Tutankhamun. Cleopatra is a popular name meaning 'glory of the father' and is associated with the Ptolemaic Egyptian queen. Nefertiti is another renowned title meaning 'the beautiful one has come' and is related to the queen of the new kingdom and wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaton.

4. What Egyptian name means love?

Qetesh, inspired by the fertility goddess, is a unique Egyptian name that means 'love.' Hathor, based on the goddess of love, is another name with the same connotations. Meresankh translates to 'she loves life,' and Merities, meaning 'loved by her father,' are some more Egyptian names associated with love and affection.

5. What are some Egyptian girl names that are inspired by mythology?

Serket is an Egyptian name that means 'she who lets breathe' and is associated with the goddess of scorpions and healer of poisonous bites. Sekhmet means 'powerful' and is associated with the lion-headed goddess of violence, plague, and healing. Isis means 'throne' and is linked to the goddess of sky and nature in Egyptian mythology.

6. What are some Egyptian girl names that reflect beauty or strength?

Nefartari is a mystical name that means 'the most beautiful.' It was the name of an Egyptian queen of the 13th century BC kingdom. Another charismatic Egyptian name is Neferuptah, which means 'beauty of Ptah.' It was the name of a sister of the pharaoh, Neferusobek. Zuberi, meaning 'strong,' derived from Zubair, meaning 'iron,' is a classic Egyptian name that represents strength.

Infographic: Elegant Egyptian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Egyptian names are closely linked to nature, historical figures, architecture, and the deities worshiped in ancient Egypt. With time, they have also been inspired by the cultural diversities and other religious communities that migrated into the country. The following infographic contains fascinating Egyptian names that may be suitable for your little princess.

enchanting egyptian baby names for your daughter (infographic)

References

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At 7 Days Egyptian Babies Mark First Rite Of Passage.
https://www.npr.org/2011/07/29/138792679/at-7-days-egyptian-babies-mark-first-rite-of-passage

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N Pravenchandra SinghMA

Praven is an English literature expert. He did his bachelors in English from Delhi University and masters in English from Manipur University. Besides, he holds a certificate in multimedia design and content creation from NIELIT Imphal and presented papers at various national and international conferences.

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Vidya TadapatriMSc (Biotechnology)

Vidya did her post-graduation in Biotechnology from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Her interest in scientific research and writing made her pursue a career in writing, in which she now has over five years of experience. She has done certified biotechnology-related training programs under renowned organizations such as Centre For Cellular & Molecular Biology and Department of Biotechnology.

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Trisha ChakrabortyMA, BEd

Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She completed her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan.

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