With thousands of years of history and culture, there is a huge collection of Egyptian names with cute, fascinating and intriguing meanings behind them.
With more and more parents using unique baby names to give their children a sense of individuality, names from other cultures are looking more appealing, whether it's Japanese girl names, Japanese boy names, or in this case Egyptian names.
From mythical Gods and Goddesses, and a lineage of Pharaohs and other royals, to modern names we see elsewhere in the world, we've lined up 150 of the very best Egyptian names for your baby.
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Popular Egyptian baby names for girls
These are some of the most popular Egyptian girl names, both in country and ones that have grown in popularity outside of the region.
1. Asenath
Asenath is a name with both Egyptian and Hebrew origins and means either 'devoted to [the Goddess] Neith' or 'belonging to her father'.
2. Anippe
Anippe is a sweet-sounding name with important meanings. It literally means 'daughter of the Nile'.
3. Aya
Aya is one of the more popular Egyptian girl names, meaning 'wonderful', 'amazing', or 'bird'.
4. Cleopatra
Cleopatra is a Greek and Egyptian name meaning 'glory of the father'. There are several Egyptian Queens called Cleopatra, but Cleopatra VII is definitely the most famous. As the last active ruler of ancient Egypt, she is thought to have had a romantic relationship with Julius Caesar, heavily influencing Roman politics.
5. Dalia
Not to be confused with the central American flower, spelled Dahlia, this is an Egyptian girls name meaning either 'hanging or strong branch'.
6. Dina
A fairly well-known name in western Culture, Dina is an Egyptian-Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge'.
7. Eman
Arguably a gender-neutral name, Eman is generally considered to be among Egyptian girl names. It's an Arabic name with a lovely meaning behind it - 'faith'.
8. Esraa
Pronounced with a soft 'ess' sound, Esraa is a lovely name meaning 'journey at night'.
9. Fukayna
Often shortened to Kayna or Fukana, Fukyana means 'intelligent' or 'knowledgeable'.
10. Hanan
If you want your little girl to grow up to be kind to others, Hanan might be the name for you. It means 'mercy' or 'compassion'.
11. Heba
To have a child is a gift. To have a daughter is a gift. Heba is the perfect name to highlight that, given it means... 'gift'.
12. Isis
Isis has consistently been one of the most popular Egyptian girl names throughout history. And it was one that had transferred into other cultures, including the US. However, since the rise of the terrorist group of the same name, its popularity has understandable fallen sharply.
13. Jamila
Jamila is one of the more modern names on this list thanks to British actress, TV host and activist, Jameela Jamil.
14. Layla
You may be surprised to see Layla on a list of Egyptian baby names given how popular it is in western countries, but it is a name of Arabic and Egyptian origins. It means 'night' and can be spelled Lela, Lylah, Lilah, Leilah and Laila.
15. Menna
Menna, also spelled Mena, is another Egyptian name with Arabic origins. It means either 'gift of God', 'grace', or 'favour'.
16. Nailah
If you want your daughter to succeed in everything she does in life, maybe Nailah is the right choice for her. It means, as you might have guessed, 'successful'. You could also spell it Nyla, Naylah, or Naila.
17. Nerfertari
Nerfertari is a female name meaning 'beautiful companion'.
18. Nubia
Nubia is an ancient Egyptian name meaning 'gold'. However, it was also the name of a region surrounding the Nile river across what is now Egypt and Sudan.
19. Sara
The Egyptian form of the Hebrew name, it's one that is very popular in the wester world. It means either 'princess' or 'lady'.
20. Shameka
Shameka is a sweet Egyptian name meaning 'pure of heart'.
21. Zahra
Zahra could be a great choice if you're seeking a nature-inspired name. It means either 'flower', 'bright', or 'white'.
Popular Egyptian baby names for boys
And now we come to the most popular Egyptian names for boys. As with the girls' names, you'll probably recognised some of them...
22. Ahmed
One of the most popular Egyptian names for boys over the years, Ahmed is also a name that has seen its popularity grow outside of Arabic countries. It means 'gently praised'.
23. Akhenathen
Akhenathen, also spelled Akhenaten, means 'of great use to [the God] Aten'. Akhenathen was also a Pharaoh and father of King Tutankhamun.
24. Amon
Amon is a simple, Egyptian name meaning 'the hidden one'. Amon was also the God of air, creativity and fertility in Egyptian mythology.
25. Ashraf
Not to be confused with Ashraaf, which means 'descendants of Muhammad', Ashraf means 'noble' or 'most honourable one'.
26. Babu
Babu simply means 'Osiris' first born'.
27. Darius
A particularly popular name in the US, Darius has origins in Egypt and Persia. It means 'rich' or 'he who holds firm to good'.
28. Essam
Essam is a great name if you want your son to be someone who protects others. It means 'safeguard'.
29. Gamal
This one means 'handsome'. Gamal can also be spelled 'Jamal'
30. Hasani
Similarly, Hasani also means 'handsome' or 'good looking'.
31. Horus
The term 'Horus name' comes from the God Heru-ur, who was known as 'Horus the Elder'. The name is the oldest crest of ancient Egyptian rulers.
32. Hossam
Hossam has a strong meaning behind it - 'sharp sword' or 'sword of justice'. I wouldn't want to cross Hossam.
33. Khalid
A well known name across the western world, Khalid (also spelled Khaled or Khaleed) means 'eternal'.
34. Kemet
Kemet can be used for a baby girl or a baby boy, and means 'black land'. It it what Egyptians called their country in ancient Egypt, referring to the black fertile soil.
35. Mahmoud
Mahmoud is another Egyptian-Arabic name with a simple meaning behind it... 'praise'.
36. Moustafa
Moustafa has an air of destiny about it, with the meaning 'chosen' or 'preferred.
More name inspiration
37. Nabil
Nabil means 'noble', while noble ladies might be called 'Nabila'.
38. Nakia
Nakia is a name that can be used for a baby girl, but it's much more common for boys. It's a lovely name, meaning 'pure' or 'faithful'.
39. Pharaoh
This is, of course, the word used for an ancient Egyptian monarch.
40. Ramses
Although the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were Ramesses, Ramses has become the accepted modern spelling. The meaning behind it is 'begotten by [the Sun God] Ra'.
41. Sayed
Sayed, perhaps better known as Syed in the west, is a noble name meaning 'master' or lord'.
42. Tariq
Tariq is another well-known name in the western world, but it has quite an intriguing meaning behind it. It means either 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door'.
43. Yahya
Yahya is a name that has risen in popularity in the US over the past two decades. It's a faithful name, meaning 'God is gracious'.
44. Yasser
Yasser means 'to be rich', and is often taken in a literal, financial way, or a more spiritual, philosophical way.
45. Youssef
Youssef is another faith-bound name from Egyptian and Arabic languages, meaning 'God increases'.
45. Zahur
This could be counted on a list of flower names for boys, meaning 'blossom', 'flower', or 'eminent'.
Egyptian Goddess names
Egyptian mythology is laced with scores of Gods and Goddesses.
46. Amunet
Amunet was the female version of Amun/Amon, the God of creativity, air and fertility. Both Amon and Amunet were considered to be the supreme God and Goddess during the New Kingdom period.
47. Anuket
Anuket is the Goddess of Egypt's southern regions, especially those surrounding the Nile river. She is known for wearing a feathered headdress.
48. Esna
Esna is one of Egypt's minor deities, and was known as a 'divine perch'.
49. Besna
Another minor deity, Besna was the Goddess of home security.
50. Bastet
Bastet was the patron God of the city of Bubastis, providing protection from evil spirits. Bastet was often depicted as a lioness or cat.
51. Hathor
Hathor is considered to be one of the most important Egyptian Goddesses. She was linked with the sun (as one of the forms of the Eye of Ra), sexuality, motherhood, music and dance, afterlife, sky, and foreign land and goods.
52. Heptet
Heptet is a minor Goddess of death, who was often depicted wielding a knife.
53. Hesat
Hesat was the maternal cow Goddess.
54. Iabet
Iabet was the minor Goddess of fertility and rebirth.
55. Imentet
Imentet, also spelled Amentet, was one of the afterlife Goddesses who had close connections with Isis and Hathor.
56. Ishtar
Ishtar is the East Semitic version of Astarte, the warrior Goddess.
57. Maat
Maat was a Goddess of truth, particularly when it comes to justice and order.
58. Menhit
Menhit was a lioness Goddess.
59. Mut
Mut was the Consort of Amun/Amon, typically worshipped in the city of Thebes.
60. Nakith
Nakith was one of the underworld's minor deities.
61. Neith
Neith was a hunter Goddess, also known for her creations.
62. Nepit
Nepit was the female version of Neper, the God of grain.
63. Nut
Pronounced 'noot', Nut was a Goddess of the sky and a member of the Ennead, a group of nine deities worshipped in the major ancient city of Heliopolis.
64. Pakhet
Pakhet is considered one of the major deities, but was only worshipped in a limited area in the middle of Egypt. She was a lioness Goddess.
65. Renenutet
Renenutet was the Goddess of agriculture, bringing rich soil, irrigation and crops.
66. Sait
Sait was another minor Goddess of the underworld.
67. Satis
Another minor deity, Satis was the Goddess of floods, war, hunting and fertility.
68. Satet
Satet is an important Goddess in the areas to the south of Egypt, particularly border regions.
69. Shai
Both male and female, Shai was a minor deity personifying fate.
70. Sekhmet
One of the forms of the Eye of Ra, Sekhmet is another of the lioness Goddesses. Sekhmet was known for her violence and destruction, but also her ability to protect people from disease.
71. Tayet
Tayet, also spelled Tayt, was a minor Goddess of weaving.
72. Wosret
The Goddess Wosret symbolises a powerful figure for a baby girl. She was known as "the powerful female one", and although she was considered a minor deities, three pharaohs incorporated her name into theirs.
Egyptian God names
There are a few names that immediately spring to mind when you think 'Egyptian God', but there are way more than you think.
73. Aani
One of the minor deities in Egyptian mythology, Aani was known as a protector and often depicted with an ape-like head.
74. Aati
Although never specifically referred to as a God in his own right, Aati was one of the 42 judges of the souls of the dead.
75. Abu
Abu was an early God of light.
76. Aker
Aker was a God of the horizon and the Earth.
77. Anhur
Anhur was a God of war and hunting.
78. Ani
Ani was a God of festivals, which sounds like quite a fun thing to be a God of...!
79. Apis
Apis is the name of a bull, considered to be a mortal representation of Pta, the God of creativity.
80. Ash
A common nickname in western countries, Ash is also the name of a minor deity in Egyptian mythology. Ash was responsible for the Libyan desert, west of Egypt.
81. Aten
Aten is one of the sun Gods who became the focus of Akhenaten's religious belief system.
82. Atum
Atum was the first God of the Ennead, and was responsible for creation and the sun.
83. Baal
Worshipped during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, Baal was the God of the sky and storms.
84. Babi
A minor deity depicted as a baboon, Babi was known for sexuality and aggression.
85. Bennu
Similarly to Atum, Bennu was a solar and creator deity.
86. Geb
Another member of the Ennead, Geb was an earth God.
87. Hapi
Also on our list of mythical ocean names, Hapi is one of the Egyptian water Gods responsible for the (essential) annual flooding of the Nile.
88. Heka
Heka is a little known God, who personified magic.
89. Khepri
One of Egypt's sun Gods and depicted as a scarab beetle, Khepri is also considered to be the morning version of Ra and is known in parts as the 'morning sun God'.
90. Khonsu
The son of Amon and Mut, Khonsu was the moon God.
91. Maahes
Also spelled Mahes or Mihos, Maahes was a lion God and son of Bastet.
92. Montu
Primarily worhsiped at Thebes, Montu was a sun God and God of war.
93. Nefertum
Nefertum is the God of the lotus blossom, which is thought to have given birth to Ra at the beginning of time.
94. Nemty
Nemty is depicted as a falcon God and is worshipped in Middle Egypt. Many myths portray Nemty as someone who transports some of the more major Gods.
95. Neper
One of the lesser-known major deities, Neper was the God of grain.
96. Osiris
One of the better known Egyptian Gods, Osiris is the God of death. He ruled the underworld and enriched vegetation with deceased souls.
97. Ptah
Ptah was the God of creation and craft.
98. Sah
Sah is the earthly personification of the Orion constellation.
99. Set
Set, commonly translated to Seth in modern English, is the God of violence and strength. Myths claims Set murdered Osiris.
100. Shu
Another member of the Enneas, Shu is the God of wind and air.
101. Sopdu
Worshiped in Egypt's eastern border regions, Sopdu was the God of the sky.
102. Thoth
Thoth was the God of the moon, writing and scribes. He was also the patron deity of Hermopolis.
Egyptian Queen names
Egyptian history is laced with noble women and Queens, some of whom ruled Egypt on their own. Others ruled alongside their siblings, while many served as a Queen Consort to the reigning King or Pharaoh.
Here are some of our favourite female names originating from Egyptian Queens
103. Ahhotep
There are several royal Ahhoteps throughout Egyptian history, however the most notable is Ahhotep I as Queen regent for her son Ahmose I in the mid-1500s.
104. Arsinoe
Just like Ahhotep, the name Arsinoe is one that is repeated throughout Egyptian dynasties. Interestingly, however, two of them ruled alongside their brother-husbands and the another alongside her brother, all named Plotemy.
105. Berenice
Berenice is another of the famous Queens of ancient Egypt. However, some historians believe that Berenice IV and Cleopatra V may have been the same person.
106. Iah
Iah was Queen to Intef III as part of the early Eleventh Dynasty. She was also the daughter of Intef II and mother to Mentuhotep II.
107. Imi
Imi was Queen to Mentuhoteop III around 1990 BC.
108. Ineni
Ineni was Queen to Merneferre Ay, who was the longest reigning Pharaoh of the Thirteenth Dynasty. Ineni is thought to be the first Queen to have her name written in cartouche, a form of hieroglyphic depicting an oval with a line at the bottom that indicated royalty.
109. Iput
Iput I was the daughter of King Unas, the final king of the Fifth Dynasty. She was also married to Teti, the first Pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty. It is thought she ruled as Queen Regent for their son, Pepi I.
110. Iset
Named after the Egyptian Goddess, Isis, Iset was the second wife and Queen of Thumose II. She was also mother to Thutmose III, known as Thutmose the Great.
111. Khuit
Khuit I was the first wife and Queen of Menkauhor Kaiu, who was the seventh ruler of the Fifth Dynasty.
112. Meresankh
This is a name often given to princesses, meaning 'she who loves life'. It was often given as a celebration of Egyptian culture.
113. Merneith
There were three Queens called Merneith in ancient Egypt. However, there is some debate over one in particular, over whether or not she ruled independently, which would have made her Pharaoh.
114. Menka
There is only one Menka known to be have been Queen of the ancient Egyptians. Although she was not Pharaoh, it is not actually know who her husband and Pharaoh was.
115. Meritites
Meritites isn't just the name of the Egyptian Queens, it's also a name with an adorable meaning behind it. It means 'beloved of her father'.
116. Nebet
Nebet was the Queen to Unas, who ruled at the end of the Fifth Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
117. Neni
Despite being married to King Sobekhotep III, Neni was not known as an Egyptian Queen. During the Thirteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, the title was simply 'King's Wife'.
119. Persenet
Persenet as a Queen in the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt and third Queen to King Kafra. She is best known through her tomb in Giza.
120. Sadeh
Sadeh was a Queen Consort in the Eleventh Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom, and considered to be a 'lower ranking' wife of King Mentuhotep II, who was credited with the reunification of Egypt.
121. Semat
Semat is one of the earliest known Egyptian Queens. She was wife to King Den, who ruled towards the end of the First Dynasty of Egypt around 2,800 BC.
122. Serethor
Serethor was actually the third wife of King Den after Semat.
123. Tem
Like Sadeh, Tem was one of the wives of King Mentuhotep II. However, Tem is believed to have been the first.
124. Tati
Tati is the name of the only known Egyptian Queen from the Fourteenth Dynasty. As that period is thought to have lasted around 75 years, it's highly unlikely that she was the only Queen of this time.
125. Tani
Tani is a little know Queen to Apepi, the only known ruler of the Fifteenth Dynasty. Officially, Apepi only ruled the lower Egypt - but many historians believe in reality and practice, he ruled both upper and lower Egypt.
126. Tiye
Tiye is one of the most famous Queens of the ancient Egyptians. She is known as The Great Royal Wife Amenhotep III and was grandmother to the most famous of all Pharaohs, Tutankhamun.
Egyptian King names
Despite being synonymous with the title Pharaoh, the reigning monarch of ancient Egypt wasn't called Pharaoh until upper and lower Egypt were unified by Pharaoh Narmer more than 3,000 years BC. Prior to that, they were simply known as Kings.
Egypt was ruled by native pharaohs for roughly 2,500 years until invasions saw foreign rulers take control.
These are some of our favourite names of Egyptian Kings and Pharaohs.
*One thing, it was common for Pharaohs to have a 'throne name', as well as a 'personal name'. For example, Tutankhamun was his personal name. His thrown name was Nebkheperure. In most cases, we've gone with the personal name of a Pharaoh.
127. Adjib
Ironically, we're actually starting with a throne name. Adjib was one of the first 11 Pharaohs of the First Dynasty and ruled for around 10 years.
128. Anati
Anati was the personal name of a Pharaoh of whom very little is known about. In fact, the only historical reference to Anati's rule is the Turin Cannon, a papryus list of Pharaohs that dates from the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
129. Baka
Baka is thought to have ruled around 2750 BC, but some historians believe he may have been a fictional character. It's also the Egyptian word for prince.
130. Den
Den is thought to be the first Pharaoh to wear the 'double crown' of upper and lower Egypt.
131. Djer
Djer is the throne name of the third Pharaoh of the First Dynasty. Djer ruled for 54 years and is credited with renewing trade with Egypt's north eastern border countries.
132. Djet
Djet succeeded Djer but only ruled for 10 years.
133. Huni
There is a lot of debate around King Huni. Some records show that he was preceded by Qahadjet and Khaba, but some accounts suggest that they were all the same person. For many years, Huni was credited with the building of pyramid of Meidum. But this was later disproved during the New Kingdom period.
134. Horemheb
Pharaoh Horemheb was born a commoner but ascended to the throne through marriage to the daughter of his predecessor, Ay. Many believe Horemheb "erased" King Tutankhamun's monuments. This is largely because Tutankhamun had close ties to Ay, who sought to replace the traditional Amon religion of Egypt. When he ascended to the throne, Horemheb destroyed monuments related to both Tutankhamun and Ay.
135. Hori
Hori is a little known Pharaoh of the Thirteenth Dynasty, who ruled for just five years.
136. Ibi
Ibi ruled for only four years and is credited with the poor construction of a pyramid in Saqqara, which is thought to contain the last Pyramid Texts.
137. Ined
Ined is the personal name of Mersekhemre, the 35th Pharaoh of the Thirteenth Dynasty.
138. Ini
Ini appears a few times in the list of Pharaohs, but two never ruled over Egypt. The first was only recognised in the Lower Nubia region, while the other ruled over the Egyptian city of Thebes.
139. Ikau
Ikau is recognised as the last Egyptian pharaoh to build a sun temple in honour of the Sun God, Ra.
140. Imhotep
Imhotep was a very brief ruler towards the end of the Ninth Dynasty. However, the length of his reign and exactly when he ruled, aren't clear.
141. Intef
There are as many as seven Intef Pharoahs in Egyptian history. But it is the first, labelled 'Intef the Elder', who is best known as the founding figure of the Eleventh Dynasty.
142. Isesi
At 35 years, Isesi's reign lasted longer than any of the other Pharaohs in the Fifth Dynasty. He is credited with introduction widespread administrative reforms.
143. Khafre
Khafre is the throne man of the Pharaoh who built the second largest pyramid in Giza. Some also argue that Khafre was creator of the Great Sphinx.
144. Khufu
Khufu is best known as the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. According to the Greeks, Khufu was a cruel tyrant. Whereas the Egyptians described him a generous ruler.
145. Narmer
Narmer unified upper Egypt and lower Egypt, leading to the creation of the title 'Pharaoh' and the First Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
146. Nebra
Nebra was the first Pharaoh to use the sun symbol as part of his royal name.
147. Pepi
Pepi is a name of significance in Egyptian history. Pepi I is regarded as one of the most prolific builders of the Sixth Dynasty in spite of political turmoil, while Pepi II reigned for (what many believe to be) 94 years, making him one of the (if not the) longest reigning monarch in history. It is thought the Old Kingdom fell apart towards the end of Pepi II's reign and after his death.
148. Ramesses
There were 11 Pharaohs called Ramesses, including nine of the 12 who ruled in the Twelfth Dynasty. The most notable, however, is Ramesses II or Ramesses The Great. He expanded the Egyptian empire, had one of the longest reigns in Egyptian history, and was known for some of Egypt's biggest and most famous constructions projects.
149. Teti
There are two notable Teti rulers in Egypt. The first was the second Pharaoh of the First Dynasty. The second ruled at the start of the Sixth Dynasty, and some believe he was usurped and murdered by his successor, Userkare.
150. Unas
Unas was the final Pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty and his pyramid, the Pyramid of Unas, is believed to be the earliest example of the Pryamid Texts.
FAQs
What are common Egyptian baby girl names?
From this list, both Aya and Sara feature inside the top 10 most popular girl names in Egypt.
What is a good name of a female pharaoh?
Cleopatra is definitely the most famous female Pharaoh and symbolises a combination of mental power and beauty.
What are the most common Egyptian baby names for a boy?
Ahmed is the most common boys name in Egypt, closely followed by Mohamed and Mahmoud.
