84 Egyptian Boy Names Exuding Regality

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.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Moises		Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed		Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Musa		Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Osiris		Boy	Mighty eye; God of fertility, agriculture, and the afterlife
Pharaoh		Boy	Great house
Ramses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Aharon		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Amon		Boy	The hidden one; Trustworthy; Secret; Stable; Faithful; Immortal; Come after
Bakari		Boy	Hopeful; Promising
Ammon		Boy	The hidden one; Protection with edge of a sword; Protection of fear
Pinchas		Boy	The mouth of the serpent; Nubian
Moussa		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out
Mekhai		Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Ausar		Boy	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Moishe		Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water
Heru		Girl	The distant one
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Anubis		Unisex	Royal child; Prince; To decay
Yehia		Unisex	God's graciousness
Asar		Boy	Mighty; Eye; One of the five daily prayers in Islam; Mark; Shelter
Horus		Boy	God of light; The high-flying one
Amun		Boy	The hidden one; Invisible; God of air; Workman; Nourisher; Motherland
Aro		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Abrahim		Boy	Father of nations; Exalted father
Shabaka		Boy	An Egyptian ruler
Moise		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Drawn out of water
Mostafa		Boy	The one chosen among all
Atem		Unisex	Completion; Totality
Ra		Boy	Sun; Day
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Ozymandias		Boy	Ancient Egyptian regnal name or title of Pharaoh Ramesses II
Atum		Unisex	Completion; Totality
Minas		Boy	The moon; Will helmet; Sensitivity; Bright; Established one
Rameses		Boy	Son of Ra; The Sun God
Moroni		Boy	Nephite prophet; Son of Mormon; Lord; Master; My beloved; I was beloved
Rah		Boy	Sun; Egyptian sun God; Way; Path
Almon		Boy	Hidden; Secretive
Beshoy		Boy	Elevated; Tall; Lofty
Hamadi		Boy	One who is Praised
Radames		Boy	Returning visitor; Moon; Sun; Son of Ra
Nephi		Boy	Good; Fine; Fair; Beautiful
Aten		Boy	Sun disk
Imhotep		Boy	He comes in peace
Set		Unisex	Egyptian god of chaos and the desert
Onofre		Boy	He who is good; He who is happy; Peaceful warrior
Safwat		Boy	Best; Finest; Pure
Kasiya		Unisex	Departs
Hager		Boy	Flight or stranger; Variant of biblical name Hagar
Maat		Boy	Egyptian goddess of order and balance; Truth; Virtue; Justice
Menefer		Boy	Of the beautiful city; Established and beautiful
Moeshe		Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Zosar		Boy	King; Name of a Pharaoh
Abrax		Boy	The great archon from mythology
Aton		Boy	Solar disk
Donkor		Boy	The One who is Humble
Eshaq		Boy	Prophet's name
Hemeda		Boy	An Egyptian name
Hemede		Boy	Egyptia; A French name
Kamuzu		Boy	Medical
Kosey		Boy	The meaning of the name Kosey is Lion
Masudah		Boy	A man whose personality is happy and joyful
Masudi		Boy	A merry and delighted person
Mohi		Girl	Son; Deliver; Enchanting; One who gives life
Moi		Girl	North African; Moorish; Son; Deliver
Moke		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Born of
Montu		Boy	Nomad
Naguib		Boy	Innocent person
Nu		Girl	Primeval water
Pilis		Boy	The second-born son
Seb		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; God of the earth
Sirak		Boy	Great intellect; Affectionate; Beloved
Makalani		Boy	Clerk
Khentimentiu		Boy	Mythical god of the dead's destiny
Khnurn		Boy	Mythical reborn sun
Khufu		Boy	Name of a pharaoh
Apep		Boy	To slither
Apophis		Boy	To slither; Serpent; Snake
Phinnaeus		Boy	Nubian; Serpent's mouth
Bayek		Boy	Falcon; Vulture
Djoser		Unisex	Splendour; Glory
Khafre		Boy	He appears as Ra
Ptah		Unisex	Opener; Creator
Seti		Unisex	Of Seth

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.

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