This collection presents 14 Egyptian boy names that start with G, spanning from “Gaber” to “Guirguis”. Many names blend modern Arabic usage with older Coptic or pharaonic roots and are easy to pronounce internationally. You can use this list for baby naming, cultural research, or finding meaningful options quickly.

Egyptian boy names that start with G are male given names common in Egypt, with Arabic, Coptic, or pharaonic roots. Some, like “Gaber”, reflect occupational or familial meanings and remain popular across generations.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.

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Egyptian boy names that start with G

NamePronunciationOriginMeaning
GamalGAH-malModern ArabicBeauty
GamilGA-meelModern ArabicHandsome
GadGADModern ArabicSerious; earnest
GaberGAB-erModern ArabicComforter; mender
GalalGAH-lalModern ArabicMajesty; grandeur
GawdatGAW-datModern ArabicGenerosity
GoharGO-harModern ArabicJewel
GabrielGAY-bree-elModern ArabicGod is my strength
GeorgeJORJModern ArabicFarmer; earth-worker
GirgisGIR-gisModern ArabicCoptic form of George; farmer
GergesGER-gesModern ArabicVariant of George; farmer
GuirguisGUR-guisModern ArabicCoptic form of George
GebGEHBAncient EgyptianEarth
GamaleddinGAM-al-EL-deenModern ArabicBeauty of the faith

Descriptions

Gamal
Classic Egyptian male name (e.g., Gamal Abdel Nasser); common across communities, means “beauty” or elegance.
Gamil
Egyptian variant of Jamil, widely used; connotes good looks and pleasant character.
Gad
Short, modern Egyptian name (جاد) meaning earnestness or seriousness; popular with contemporary parents.
Gaber
Egyptian spelling of Jaber, common as a given name; implies one who repairs or comforts.
Galal
From Arabic جلال; used in Egypt to suggest dignity, grandeur, or noble bearing.
Gawdat
Common Egyptian form of Jawdat/Jawad, often spelled Gawdat or Gawad; denotes generosity and excellence.
Gohar
Used among Egyptian Christians and Muslims; Persian-Arabic origin, evokes preciousness and beauty.
Gabriel
Biblical/Christian name widely used by Egyptian Christians; also appears in Arabic form (Jibril).
George
Very common among Egyptian Christians; Greek origin, often appears as Girgis/Gerges in Arabic usage.
Girgis
Egyptian Coptic rendition of George, frequently used by Coptic families across Egypt.
Gerges
Common Egyptian transliteration and surname-form of the Coptic/Greek name George.
Guirguis
Another common Coptic/Egyptian transliteration of George, found in Christian communities.
Geb
Name of the ancient Egyptian earth god Geb; attested in Pharaonic inscriptions and mythology.
Gamaleddin
Compound Arabic name (Jamaal al-Din) used in Egypt; traditional, formal, with religious overtones.
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