Egyptian baby names
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62 names
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- Isis
Mythological
94Egyptian goddess of magic, fertility, and motherhood. Name derives from ancient Egyptian Aset, meaning 'throne' or 'seat', representing divine power.
- Ramses
English
91Born of the sun god Ra. Ancient Egyptian royal name borne by multiple pharaohs, most famously Ramesses II of the 19th Dynasty.
- Nefertari
English
84From Egyptian 'Nfr-Jtry' meaning 'beautiful companion.' Royal name borne by the wife of Ramesses II, symbolizing grace and divine favor.
- Pharoah
English
84From Egyptian 'per-aa' meaning 'great house,' the title used for ancient Egyptian rulers. Now used as a given name evoking power and majesty.
- Mena
Greek
84From Greek meaning 'moon' or Egyptian meaning 'to endure'. Associated with Mena as an ancient Egyptian king and the lunar symbolism in Greek tradition.
- Khepri
Mythological
84Khepri is the Egyptian sun god depicted as a scarab beetle, symbolizing transformation, rebirth, and the daily renewal of the sun across the sky.
- Yousra
Arabic
84From Arabic meaning 'easy' or 'effortless', suggesting grace and fluidity. Associated with smoothness and simplicity in Egyptian vernacular.
- Maat
English
84Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order. Symbolized by an ostrich feather, Maat represented divine balance and moral law.
- Horus
Mythological
84Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sky and son of Osiris. Name derived from Egyptian Hor, representing divine kingship and celestial power.
- Amunra
Mythological
84From Egyptian god Amun-Ra, the combined deity of creation and the sun, representing power and divine kingship.
- Amunet
English
84From Egyptian 'Imnit', the hidden one. Associated with the west and the feminine divine principle in ancient Egyptian mythology.
- Amun
Mythological
74Egyptian god of the sun and creation, one of the most important deities in the Egyptian pantheon, associated with cosmic order and renewal.
- Auset
English
74Auset is the Egyptian goddess of magic, fertility, and motherhood, worshipped as the devoted wife of Osiris and mother of Horus.
- Osyris
Greek
62From Greek Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife and resurrection, symbolizing rebirth and renewal
- Amonra
English
62From Egyptian Amun-Ra, combining the sun god Ra with the hidden god Amun, representing divine power and the life-giving sun.
- Atem
Mythological
62From Egyptian mythology, the sun god Atum or Aten, representing creation and divine power in ancient Egyptian religion.
- Nefertary
English
62From Egyptian 'Nefertiti' meaning 'the beautiful one has come.' Associated with the iconic queen of the 18th Dynasty known for her grace and influence.
- Asenet
English
62Ancient Egyptian name, possibly meaning 'she of the living father' or related to divine feminine principles in Egyptian mythology
- Aset
English
62From Egyptian Aset, goddess of fertility, magic, and motherhood. Also known as Isis, one of the most important deities in Egyptian mythology.
- Osiris
Mythological
55The Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and agriculture. His name represents divine kingship and eternal life in ancient Egyptian mythology.
- Rah
English
55Ancient Egyptian sun god, symbol of divine power and light. Short form representing Ra, revered across Egyptian mythology.
- Luxor
Latin
42Named after the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor (classical Thebes), meaning 'the palaces' or 'the cities' in Arabic. Associated with grandeur and historical significance.
- Isias
Greek
42From Greek Isis, the Egyptian goddess of fertility, magic, and the moon. Associated with divine power and maternal protection in ancient syncretism.
- Ptah
Mythological
42Egyptian creator god of craftsmanship and architecture. Ptah was venerated as a divine artisan who shaped the world through divine will and creative power.
- Asmahan
Arabic
42From Arabic, meaning 'smiling' or 'cheerful'. Associated with elegance and grace in Middle Eastern culture.
- Bishoy
Arabic
42From Coptic meaning 'son of the king' or 'royal son', with deep roots in Egyptian Christian tradition and Coptic Orthodox heritage
- Rameses
English
42Son of Ra, the sun god. Name of multiple pharaohs in ancient Egypt, particularly Ramesses II (Ramses the Great), one of history's most powerful rulers.
- Atum
Mythological
42Egyptian sun god and creator deity. Atum means 'the complete one' and represents the self-created primordial force in ancient Egyptian cosmology.
- Seti
English
42From Egyptian Setí, meaning 'of Set.' Set was the god of chaos, the desert, and storms in ancient Egyptian mythology, representing strength and primal power.
- Fathia
Arabic
42From Arabic meaning 'victorious' or 'conqueror', derived from the root fath meaning 'to open' or 'to conquer'
- Ramsses
English
42Born of the sun god Ra. A powerful dynastic name borne by multiple pharaohs of ancient Egypt, symbolizing divine kingship and solar power.
- Ramsi
Arabic
42From Arabic, possibly related to Ramses, the ancient Egyptian pharaoh name meaning 'son of Ra,' the sun god. Also used as a modern feminine variant.
- Pharoh
English
42Ruler or king. From Egyptian 'per-aa' meaning 'great house,' used as a title for Egyptian monarchs and later adopted as a name.
- Aten
English
42The Egyptian sun god worshipped during the Amarna period. Aten represents the disk of the sun and divine light.
- Imhotep
English
42Means 'he who comes in peace.' Imhotep was a celebrated architect, physician, and polymath of the Third Dynasty who designed the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
- Atef
Arabic
42From Arabic meaning 'crown' or 'top', also associated with the Atef crown worn by Egyptian pharaohs and gods in ancient iconography.
- Khapri
African
42From Egyptian Khepri, the scarab beetle god of the sun and rebirth. Symbolizes transformation and renewal.
- Shenouda
Celtic
42From Coptic origin, historically borne by Egyptian Christian saints and monks. Associated with early Christian spirituality and monastic traditions in Egypt.
- Tahiya
Arabic
42From Arabic meaning 'greeting' or 'salutation', expressing welcome and joy. Used as a given name in Arab cultures.
- Abanoub
Arabic
42From Greek 'Abnubis', relating to Anubis the Egyptian god of the dead. Used historically in Coptic Christianity in Egypt.
- Radwa
Arabic
42From Arabic meaning 'soft' or 'gentle', also associated with comfort and tranquility in Islamic tradition.
- Tahia
Arabic
42From Arabic, meaning 'gift' or 'present'. Also carries connotations of grace and blessing in Egyptian Arabic usage.
- Tiye
English
42From Ancient Egyptian, likely meaning 'she who speaks' or related to royal lineage. Most famously borne by Queen Tiye, wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- Nubia
African
40Named after Nubia, the ancient kingdom south of Egypt along the Nile, representing a region of gold, power, and rich Black African heritage.
- Anubis
Mythological
40Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, represented with a jackal head. Name symbolizes protection, guardianship, and ancient wisdom.
- Ausar
English
40From Egyptian mythology, the god of the afterlife and resurrection. Associated with rebirth, spiritual transformation, and divine judgment.
- Haset
English
40From Egyptian meaning 'she of the satisfied one' or 'the powerful one', associated with ancient Egyptian royalty and divine feminine strength
- Heru
Mythological
40From Egyptian mythology, Heru (Horus) was the falcon-headed god of the sky and son of Osiris, symbolizing divine protection and cosmic order.
- Ra
English
40Egyptian sun god, symbolizing light, power, and divine energy. A short, potent name with cosmic significance across ancient cultures.
- Ramesses
English
40From Egyptian Usermaatra-setep-en-Ra, the throne name of Ramesses II. Means 'powerful is the justice of Ra' or 'Ra is the source of strength'.
- Kemet
English
40Black land. Ancient Egyptian name for the fertile Nile Valley, symbolizing richness and life-giving earth.
- Asenath
Hebrew
40From Hebrew, meaning 'she whom the Father made' or 'belonging to the sun god'. Biblical name of Joseph's Egyptian wife in Genesis.
- Nefertiti
English
40The beautiful one has come. Name of the famous 14th-century BCE Egyptian queen and wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten.
- Osirus
Mythological
40Greek form of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility. Associated with death and rebirth cycles.
- Memphys
Greek
40Named after Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital city on the Nile River. The city itself derives from the Egyptian 'Men-nefer,' meaning 'established and beautiful.'
- Pharaoh
English
30From Egyptian 'per-aa' meaning 'great house', historically the title for ancient Egyptian kings and rulers of the Nile valley dynasties.
- Azeneth
Hebrew
30From Hebrew Asenath, an Egyptian name meaning 'belonging to the goddess Neith.' Wife of Joseph in the Bible, symbolizing wisdom and divine favor.
- Amon
English
30Egyptian deity of the hidden or concealed. In Hebrew tradition, associated with 'craftsman' or 'builder'; revered in ancient Egypt as a creator god.
- Kiya
African
30From Egyptian, meaning 'like' or 'resembling.' Associated with royal and divine feminine energy in ancient Egyptian tradition.
- Set
Mythological
28Egyptian god of chaos, disorder, and the desert. Set was a complex deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, sometimes protective, sometimes destructive.
- Magdy
Arabic
20From Arabic meaning 'glorious' or 'mighty', derived from the root denoting strength and magnificence
- Isia
Greek
6From the Egyptian goddess Isis, associated with magic, fertility, and motherhood in ancient mythology
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
