What are some traditional and popular Egyptian baby names for boys and girls?

Traditional Egyptian baby names such as Ahmed (most praiseworthy), Amr (long life), Ahmose (born of Iah), Moswen (Light in color or white), Tabia (talented), Sai (the Egyptian god, Shai), Nour (light), Kinzi (my treasure), and Layla (night) are popular choices among parents for their baby boys and girls.

What are some modern names in Egypt for boys and girls?

Some modern Egyptian names for boys and girls may include Adam (man), Youssef (He will add), Amir (prince, commander), Leila (night), Malak (angel), and Farah (joy, happiness).

Can I combine an Egyptian name with a name from another culture?

Yes, you may combine an Egyptian name with a name from another culture. However, remember that your chosen name could have a different meaning in your language. Moreover, check if the names are compatible, both meaning- and sound-wise.

Which Egyptian names mean gold?

Several names carrying the meaning of gold exist in Egyptian. However, some notable ancient ones with related meanings include Nubemhat, Nubhetepti, and Nubkhaes, which imply gold is at the front, gold is satisfied, and gold appears, respectively.

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30 Egyptian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mary	Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Miriam	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Moises	Boy	Savior; To pull out of water
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility
Mekhai	Boy	Rejoicing; Happiness
Miri	Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Moishe	Boy	Drew out
Mimi	Girl	Beloved; Loveliness; Sea of bitterness
Mathayus	Unisex	Gift of God
Moise	Boy	A person with a dusky or dark skin color.

Mostafa	Boy	The one chosen among all
Mizraim	Boy	Double straits; Two rivers
Moselle	Girl	Son; Deliver; Drawn out from the water
Mandisa	Girl	Something sweet
Maye	Girl	Amun's beloved one
Mareena	Girl	Graceful; Luminous; Beloved
Maat	Boy	Mythical Goddess of order and justice; Truth; Law
Menefer	Boy	Of the beautiful city; Established and beautiful
Moeshe	Boy	Born of; Child; Drawn out of the water; A variant of Moses
Masika	Girl	A girl who was born during the rain

Massika	Girl	She is born during the rain
Masuda	Boy	A happy and joyful Boy
Masudah	Boy	A man whose personality is happy and joyful
Masudi	Boy	A merry and delighted person
Midge	Girl	Pearl
Moke	Boy	A person who is sweetened with honey; One who is remarkably fine
Montu	Boy	An ancient Egyptian God in the form of a falcon
Moswen	Unisex	The light-skin toned person
Makalani	Boy	Clerk
Mido	Boy	Praiseworthy

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Egyptian Baby Names Meaning, Starting With M(infographic)

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