You will find many unique names in our list of Egyptian baby names. Egypt is home to one of the world's first civilizations, coming together around 3150 BC. Even before this, written communication in the form of heiroglyphs began to develop, and long before this, the native people of the area had what became one the the longest spoken languages in the world. Blending the past and the present, you are sure to find the perfect name in our list of Egyptian baby names.

Modern Egyptians speak Arabic, and the names of the region are an exotic and unique blend of the past and present.

Most of the names from our list below come from ancient times, when the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt were very important to the daily lives of Ancient Egyptians. Many of these names come directly from rulers of the past or were in common use in ancient times. Today, a large percentage of the population of Egypt is either Muslim or Christian and modern names reflect those religions (as well as names borrowed from around the globe), but ancient names are still popular and in use in Egypt today.

Egyptian Baby Girl Names

Ahhotep: This name comes from the 17th Dynasty, and was the name of the queen of Sekenenre II

Akila: This singular name means "intelligent."

Aneksi: An ancient name, this means "she belongs to me"

Bebi: With an undetermined meaning, this name comes from the 1st Intermediate Period

Dendera: Also the name of an old capital of Upper Egypt in ancient times

Eshe: This lovely name means "life."

Hathor: This is the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of feminine love and joy.

Isis: This is the name of an ancient Egyptian goddess (of motherhood and fertility) and also the name of the daughter of the pharaoh Amenhotep III and Tiy. Another name for Isis is Selk.

Iti: This was the name of an Old Kingdom musician

Kakra: This name means "twin."

Lapis: This name comes from the lapis stone, a prized stone of brilliant blue used in ancient Egypt (and today) in jewelry.

Mosi: This name means "born first."

Nefret: This name means "beautiful" and is also the name of a fictional character in a popular series of books about Egyptian archaeologists by Elizabeth Peters. It originates in the New Kingdom.

Rehema: This beautiful name means "compassionate."

Subira: This name means "patient."

Tauret: This is the name of the Ancient Egyptian goddess of pregnant women.

Tia: This was the name of the daughter of the pharaoh Seti I

Zaliki: This name means "well born"

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Egyptian Baby Boy Names

Abasi: This name means "stern."

Amun: This is the name of the ancient god of creation

Bek: This was the name of an artist from Amarna during the 18th Dynasty

Geb: This is the name of the Ancient Egyptian god of the Earth

Haji: This name means "born during the pilgrimage."

Hemon: This was the name of a cousin of the pharaoh Khufu

Hori: This name comes from the Middle Kingdom

Khay: This name is from the New Kingdom

Manu: This is a name meaning "second-born."

Masud: This name means "lucky."

Menes: This was the name of the first king of the First Dynasty and is seen as the founding figure in much of Ancient Egypt's history.

Monthu: This is the name of the Egyptian god of war

Musim: This name means "believer."

Nassor: This name means "victor" and is also commonly spelled Nasser.

Odion: This interesting name means "born of twins."

Sabola: This name means "pepper."

Senbi: An ancient name, this means "healthy"

Seti: This name is the name of a prince, and can also be written Sethos.

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