The Egyptian culture has a massive amount of history associated with it, and just about everyone is interested in it in one way or another. Whether you just love ancient Egypt, or you also appreciate the modern culture, choosing an Egyptian name for your baby girl is a great option.
There are Egyptian girl names that have a clearly Egyptian origin, such as Cleopatra. These names that were popular in ancient times are actually making a come back in many parts of the world, and with good reason given the fact that they are so beautiful and rich in history.
If you prefer something that has more of a modern ring to it, but still has its roots deep in Egyptian culture, consider something like Mariam. This name is most commonly associated with the Hebrew culture, but since they share a lot of history, it is used in Egypt as well. Salma is another Egyptian name, this one means, “she who brings peace.”
One of the most frequently used names, Sara (or Sarah) also comes from Egyptian culture. Of course, there are many other great Egyptian girl names that you can choose from. Browse through this list and find the ideal option for your little girl.
Acenath
Meaning: Daughter. Biblical – Joseph’s Egyptian wife
Origin: Egyptian
Ain
Meaning: Priceless
Origin: Egyptian
Akila
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Egyptian
Amunet
Meaning: Mythical goddess of mystery
Origin: Egyptian
Anat
Meaning: A wife of Seth
Origin: Egyptian
Auset
Meaning: Another name for Isis
Origin: Egyptian
Aziza
Meaning: Precious
Origin: Egyptian
Bahiti
Meaning: Fortune
Origin: Egyptian
Bast
Meaning: Personification of the heat of the sun
Origin: Egyptian
Bastet
Meaning: Eat
Origin: Egyptian
Bennu
Meaning: Eagle
Origin: Egyptian
Chione
Meaning: Mythical daughter of the Nile
Origin: Egyptian
Cleopatra
Meaning: Glory of the father
Origin: Greek
Dalila
Meaning: Gentle
Origin: Egyptian
Ebony
Meaning: Black
Origin: Egyptian
Eshe
Meaning: Life
Origin: Egyptian
Femi
Meaning: Love
Origin: Egyptian
Halima
Meaning: Gentle
Origin: Egyptian
Hathor
Meaning: Sakmet – goddess of destruction
Origin: Egyptian
Hatshepsut
Meaning: Name of a queen
Origin: Egyptian
Ife
Meaning: Love
Origin: Egyptian
Isis
Meaning: Mythical goddess of magic. Isis is the most powerful of all female goddesses; sister to Osiris
Origin: Egyptian
Jamila
Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Egyptian
Kakra
Meaning: A twin
Origin: Egyptian
Layla
Meaning: Born at night
Origin: Egyptian
Mandisa
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Egyptian
Mariam
Meaning: Star of the sea; grace
Origin: Hebrew
Mesi
Meaning: Water
Origin: Egyptian
Monifa
Meaning: Lucky
Origin: Egyptian
Nailah
Meaning: Successful
Origin: Egyptian
Naunet
Meaning: Mythical goddess of the ocean
Origin: Egyptian
Nefertiti
Meaning: Name of a queen
Origin: Egyptian
Neith
Meaning: The divine mother
Origin: Egyptian
Nekhbet
Meaning: Mythical vulture goddess
Origin: Egyptian
Nile
Meaning: From the Nile
Origin: Egyptian
Niut
Meaning: Mythical goddess of nothingness
Origin: Egyptian
Nourbese
Meaning: Wonderful
Origin: Egyptian
Nubia
Meaning: From Nubia
Origin: Egyptian
Ode
Meaning: From the road
Origin: Egyptian
Ojufemi
Meaning: Beloved of the gods
Origin: Egyptian
Olabisi
Meaning: Brings joy
Origin: Egyptian
Panya
Meaning: Mouse
Origin: Egyptian
Pili
Meaning: Born second
Origin: Egyptian
Quibilah
Meaning: Peaceful
Origin: Egyptian
Ramla
Meaning: Prophetess
Origin: Egyptian
Rashida
Meaning: Righteous
Origin: Egyptian
Renenet
Meaning: Mythical goddess of fortune
Origin: Egyptian
Salma
Meaning: She who brings peace
Origin: Arabic
Sara
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
Sarah
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
