Egyptian Name Generator
This Egyptian name generator creates random naming options by combining Egypt’s most popular first and last names. It’s excellent for creating culturally relevant ideas for creative writing, roleplaying, and more.
To get ten options, select a gender and then click the generate button. Then tap the stars to save your favorites to a list.
Click above to generate some names
Male Egyptian Names
Contemporary Egypt provides a wealth of attractive and melodic names for characters that want to reflect modern Egyptian culture authentically. Drawing inspiration from current pop culture, famous figures, Arabic roots, and ancient history, these modern male Egyptian names have a lyrical and evocative flair.
- Hosam Sabry
- Mohammad Esmail
- Hazem Helal
- Abdulrahman Rezk
- Hassan Habib
- El Ahmad
- Yahia Zahran
- Osman Sobhy
- Tarek Abu Muhammad
- George Khalid
- Tariq Eid
- Mohamad Khattab
- John Bakr
- Maged Awad
- Bassem Ghanem
- Sameh Youssef
- Mohab Yasin
- Mazen Moussa
- Awad Tito
- Seif Raafat
- Mohmed Jaber
- Yasin Rizk
- Bassem Farouk
- Atef Elgendy
- Shaaban Mounir
- Shady El Misri
- Usama Selim
- Bassem Ramadan
- John Amir
- Taher Kamel
- Esam Elnagar
- Mo Elnagar
- Rabie Mokhtar
- Ebrahim Osama
- Eid Ragab
- Haitham Nabil
- Samy Labib
- Abaw Zagazig
- Basam Yousry
- Hamza Morsy
- Awad Basha
- Mazen Ragab
- Hatem Yahya
- Aly Darwish
- Amro Mahrous
- Waled Abdalla
- Islam Mohsen
- Muhammad Shams
- Yaser Fathy
- Saber Medhat
Female Egyptian Names
Whether you are writing a story set in modern-day Egypt or creating a character with Egyptian heritage, these female Egyptian names can provide that authentic touch. They move beyond clichéd pharaonic names and capture the vibrant spirit of contemporary Egypt. Each name tells a story and adds a layer of meaning to your characters and their journeys.
- Doaa Deeb
- Rose Jaber
- Ana Saied
- Zeina Suleiman
- Nour Elsayed
- Memo Nagy
- Wendy Basha
- Noor Zidan
- Hagar Adel
- Mariam Refaat
- Salwa Adel
- Dodi Abdullah
- Aseel Raafat
- Hadeer Riad
- Dana Amr
- Tar Saleh
- Meme Mohammed
- Esmat Zaghloul
- Abeer Zayed
- Rasha Zayed
- Rere Attia
- Lamis Abu Zaid
- Sherin Salem
- Mai Mamdouh
- Ingy Nasser
- Fatma Khalifa
- Abeer Aziz
- Fatma Hafez
- Safaa Hussein
- Hadeer Khater
- Jody Helmy
- Gege El Msra
- Roaa Ammar
- Alyaa Saied
- Roaa Khalil
- Salwa Emad
- Thqti Ramzy
- Shams Maher
- Dana Reda
- Roro Essam
- Sally Hanna
- Moka Ayman
- Logy Rada
- Samah Sameh
- Fifi Kamel
- Rawda Zagazig
- Abeer Abdallah
- Marim Ailhiyah
- Nagham Mustafa
- Najwa Suleiman
Ancient Egyptian Names
While some names have lasted the test of time, if you’re looking specifically for ancient Egyptian names, these lists of male and female first names are an excellent place to start.
Male Names
- Akhom
- Amenemhat
- Anhur
- Anpu
- Anok
- Apophis
- Bakari
- Banefre
- Besi
- Geb
- Hapi
- Hemaka
- Henenu
- Horemakhet
- Horwedja
- Iahmes
- Ipu
- Kahotep
- Kenre
- Khafra
- Masaharta
- Meryatum
- Nakhtmin
- Neferhotep
- Neferrenpet
- Nekure
- Paneb
- Pasar
- Qenamun
- Rahotep
- Sabni
- Samut
- Shabaka
- Tjeker
- Wadjmose
- Zamonth
Female Names
- Aat
- Amunet
- Ankhesenpepi
- Aset
- Baket
- Henutsen
- Henttawy
- Hesat
- Iah
- Isetnofret
- Maatkare
- Mayet
- Mehit
- Meresankh
- Mutnedjmet
- Neithhotep
- Nitocris
- Pebatjma
- Qalhata
- Rehema
- Sadeh
- Sennuwy
- Sitamun
- Tabekenamun
- Takhat
- Tanaret
- Taweret
- Tiy
- Tuya
- Zahra
Famous Egyptian Names
- Cleopatra – The last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt who ruled in the 1st century BC. She was part of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
- Tutankhamun – Pharaoh of ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty who ruled in the 14th century BC. His intact tomb was discovered in 1922.
- Hatshepsut – One of the few female pharaohs, she ruled Egypt peacefully for over 20 years during the 15th century BC.
- Ramesses II – Considered one of the greatest pharaohs, he ruled for over 60 years during the 19th dynasty and expanded Egyptian territory.
- Naguib Mahfouz – Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian writer who helped pioneer modern Arabic literature. Wrote The Cairo Trilogy.
- Imhotep – Royal adviser and architect under Pharaoh Djoser during Egypt’s 3rd dynasty. Designed the Step Pyramid. Later worshiped as a god.
- Ahmose I – Founder of the 18th dynasty who liberated Egypt from foreign Hyksos rule. Initiated the New Kingdom period.
- Nefertiti – Influential queen and wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten during the 14th century BC. She acquired great power and status.
- Mohamed Salah – Professional footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C. and the Egyptian national team. He is considered one of the best players in the world.
- Ramses III – Pharaoh during the 20th dynasty who defended Egypt against invasions. He was the last great ruler of the New Kingdom era.
- Hatshepsut – Female pharaoh who ruled peacefully for over 20 years during Egypt’s 18th dynasty. She expanded trade networks.
- Akhenaten – Pharaoh who temporarily converted Egypt to monotheistic worship of the sun disc Aten during the 18th dynasty.
- Mona Eltahawy – Prominent Egyptian-American journalist and feminist activist. She is known for her commentary on Arab and Muslim issues.
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