30 Egyptian baby names that are so beautiful, you’ll want to rename your existing children
Picking the perfect name for your baby is a difficult task, and there’s no guarantee your choice won’t result in at least some form of future embarrassment for your kiddo. (Remember “Josie Grossie” from Never Been Kissed? And who knows what kind of unfortunate nicknames will befall some of the more unconventionally named celebrity children out there, no matter how cool we think they are.) We can all agree, however, that giving your child a name that means something to you is probably most important, which is why we’re excited to share these gorgeous Egyptian baby names with you.
If you or someone you know is expecting, these Egyptian baby names definitely deserve some consideration. These unique and elegant monikers are steeped in history (Queen Cleopatra was pretty badass, right?) and are the perfect blend of traditional and modern. Even pet parents might find inspiration in this list of Egyptian baby names. We think Layla, for example, would be really great for a sassy cat. And who wouldn’t want the name Akila for their Akita? (See what we did there?)
From Issa to Rashida, these beautiful Egyptian baby names might be perfect for your little bundle of joy, regardless of whether they’re furry or human. We’d also like to note that some of these names don’t have a pinpointed place of origin, but have an Egyptian background. Check ’em out and let us know what you think!
1Akil
Meaning: intelligent
2Ammon
Meaning: God of a united Egypt
3Cleopatra
Meaning: a queen of Egypt
4Darius
Meaning: name of a pharaoh
5Ebony
Meaning: dark beauty
6Hasani
Meaning: handsome
7Bahiti
Meaning: fortune
8Issa
Meaning: grateful or “God saves”
9Jafari
Meaning: creek or stream
10Jahi
Meaning: dignified
11Kamilah
Meaning: perfect
12Khalid
Meaning: eternal or immortal
13Kissa
Meaning: sister of twins
14Layla
Meaning: born at night
15Lotus
Meaning: flower
16Mandisa
Meaning: sweet
17Masika
Meaning: born during rain
18Naeem
Meaning: benevolent
19Nefertiti
Meaning: name of a queen
20Neema
Meaning: born in prosperity
21Rashida
Meaning: righteous
22Osiris
Meaning: god of the dead
23Rashidi
Meaning: wise
24Shakir
Meaning: grateful
25Shani
Meaning: wonderful
26Talibah
Meaning: seeks knowledge
27Tarik
Meaning: morning star
28Thema
Meaning: queen
29Umi
Meaning: life
30Zalika
Meaning: well born
Which of these Egyptian baby names is your favorite?