88 Egyptian Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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
Heba		Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift
Jomana		Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Mariam		Girl	Wished for a child; Bitter
Nour		Girl	Light
Rana		Girl	King; Elegant; Fertile fields; Nobility
Salma		Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Sara		Girl	Princess
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Aaru		Unisex	Heavenly; Paradise
Amunet		Unisex	Secretive, hidden power
Anubis		Unisex	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Aswan		Unisex	City in Egypt
Atem		Unisex	Supreme; Complete; Enduring
Atum		Unisex	Complete; Perfect
Berenike		Girl	One who brings victory
Bes		Unisex	A dwarf god known for representing the protection of households, mothers, and children
Chione		Girl	Daughter of Nile
Cliupatra		Girl	A form of given name Cleopatra, meaning she who brings glory to the father.
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Demiana		Unisex	Divine protector or beloved by God
Djoser		Unisex	Unification and stability
Ebonee		Girl	Black
Eboney		Girl	Deep black wood; Dark beauty
Eboni		Girl	Black
Ebony		Girl	Dark beauty
Edrice		Girl	A prosperous ruler
Feme		Girl	A name of love
Heru		Girl	God, ruler, falcon
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Ibis		Unisex	Bird of myth and symbolism
Imy		Unisex	Diminutive of Imogen or Imogene; Variant of Imee
Iry		Unisex	Joyful; Charismatic; Energetic
Isis		Girl	Throne
Kemet		Unisex	Black land or Egypt
Khepri		Girl	Morning sun
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Kissa		Girl	Sister of twins
Kleopatra		Girl	A form of Cleopatra, meaning glory to father
Lapis		Girl	A semi-precious stone of an intense blue color
Lateefah		Girl	Pleasant and kind person of tender character
Lateefah latifah		Girl	A woman who has a gentle, kind, and tame nature
Luxor		Unisex	Palaces
Mandisa		Girl	Something sweet
Mareena		Girl	Graceful; Luminous; Beloved
Masika		Girl	A girl who was born during the rain
Massika		Girl	She is born during the rain
Mathayus		Unisex	Gift of God
Maye		Girl	Amun's beloved one
Meret		Unisex	Beloved
Midge		Girl	Pearl
Moswen		Unisex	The light-skin toned person
Nakiya		Unisex	Pure, radiant, graceful
Nane		Unisex	A nice-natured person
Nanu		Girl	Pretty; Handsome
Nefertari		Girl	The most pretty; Gorgeous; Nice looking
Neferteri		Girl	The gorgeous one; Prettiest
Nefertiri		Girl	The one who is most gorgeous, attractive, and smart looking
Nefertiti		Girl	One of the names of the lady monarch
Neferure		Girl	Human being; Mankind or woman kind
Nefret		Girl	Most stunning; Lovely; Nice looking
Neith		Girl	Standing high above others
Nelsy		Unisex	Victorious; Determined; Leader
Nenet		Girl	The person who is spiritual and divine
Nephthys		Girl	Lady of boundaries of temples
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Onofria		Girl	An ancient Egyptian God.
Orus		Unisex	King of Troezen; Above; Distant
Osiria		Girl	Mystical, powerful, divine
Pepi		Unisex	He who belongs to the Sun
Pharon		Unisex	Majestic ruler
Ptah		Unisex	God of craftsmen and architects
Rehema		Girl	A compassionate woman of a kind heart
Safiya		Girl	One who is pure
Sakara		Unisex	Fragrance; Flower
Saqqara		Unisex	Ancient Egyptian necropolis
Set		Unisex	Egyptian god of chaos and the desert
Seti		Unisex	Pillar; To make solid
Shani		Girl	A wonderful woman
Sisa		Unisex	Flower
Sukari		Unisex	Sweet or sweet like sugar
Tanit		Girl	One who owns an estate
Tanith		Girl	Derived from the name of the main Goddess of Carthage
Tannis		Unisex	Leather maker
Tauret		Girl	Goddess of pregnant women
Thema		Girl	The queen
Tiye		Girl	The deity of light; An ancient Egyptian queen
Valis		Unisex	Strength; Bravery; Protection
Yostina		Unisex	Faithful; Devoted to God

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.

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