Egyptian Baby Names

Egyptian baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Egyptian naming tradition. Our collection holds 20 Egyptian names, 10 for boys and 10 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Egyptian names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Egyptian names & meanings

AmunThe hidden one; (the king of the gods) — memorable across culturesEgyptian · Numerology 4AnubisRoyal child; (the god of the afterlife) — warm, characterful and easy to wearEgyptian · Numerology 3Bastet(the cat goddess of home and grace) — rooted yet ready to travelEgyptian · Numerology 4Hathor(the goddess of love, joy and music) — a classic with a fresh edgeEgyptian · Numerology 7HorusThe distant one; (the falcon sky god) — rooted yet ready to travelEgyptian · Numerology 9IsisThrone; (the goddess of magic and motherhood) — warm, characterful and easy to wearEgyptian · Numerology 2Khnum(the ram-headed creator god) — rooted yet ready to travelEgyptian · Numerology 22MaatTruth, order; (the goddess of justice) — rooted yet ready to travelEgyptian · Numerology 8NefertariThe most beautiful one; (a queen) — soft-sounding with strong rootsEgyptian · Numerology 6NefertitiThe beautiful one has come; (a queen) — a small name carrying real depthEgyptian · Numerology 7Neith(the goddess of war and weaving) — a classic with a fresh edgeEgyptian · Numerology 11NephthysLady of the house; (a funerary goddess) — memorable across culturesEgyptian · Numerology 7Nut(the goddess of the sky) — distinctive without trying too hardEgyptian · Numerology 1Osiris(the god of the afterlife and rebirth) — distinctive without trying too hardEgyptian · Numerology 8Ptah(the creator god and craftsman) — a name with quiet staying powerEgyptian · Numerology 9Ra(the sun god) — memorable across culturesEgyptian · Numerology 1SekhmetThe powerful one; (the lioness goddess) — memorable across culturesEgyptian · Numerology 9Set(the god of storms and the desert) — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulEgyptian · Numerology 8Sobek(the crocodile god of strength) — soft-sounding with strong rootsEgyptian · Numerology 7Thoth(the god of wisdom and writing) — timeless and effortless to sayEgyptian · Numerology 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Egyptian baby names?

Well-known Egyptian names in our collection include Amun, Anubis, Bastet, Hathor, Horus. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Egyptian names are listed here?

We currently list 20 Egyptian names — 10 for boys and 10 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Egyptian name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.