This list includes 8 Egyptian boy names that start with O, from “Omar” to “Othman”. They range from common modern Arabic names to older historic forms, useful for baby naming, research, and cultural interest.
Egyptian boy names that start with O are male names used in modern Egyptian Arabic and older Egyptian traditions. Many, like “Omar” and “Othman”, carry religious or historical resonance across the Arab world.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning.
Name: The given name as commonly written in English transliteration, so you can scan and choose familiar spellings.
Pronunciation: A short phonetic guide that helps you say each name correctly and reduce pronunciation uncertainty.
Meaning: A concise definition and cultural note showing roots and significance, helping you decide on a fitting choice.
Egyptian boy names that start with O
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar | OH-mar | Flourishing, long-lived | Modern Arabic; widely used in Egypt |
| Osama | oh-SAH-ma | Lion | Modern Arabic; common in Egypt |
| Osman | OSS-man | Variant of Uthman; “baby bustard” (bird) | Modern Arabic/Turkic; Ottoman-era usage in Egypt |
| Othman | OTH-man | Baby bustard; historical caliph name | Modern Arabic; variant of Uthman with classical attestation |
| Osiris | oh-SYE-ris | Egyptian god of the afterlife | Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized form); attested in Greek sources |
| Osorkon | oh-SOR-kon | Pharaonic name; etymology uncertain | Ancient Egyptian; name of several Third Intermediate Period pharaohs |
| Onsi | ON-see | Likely Coptic/Egyptian origin; meaning uncertain | Coptic/Modern Egyptian; attested in modern Egyptian families |
| Onuris | oh-NOO-ris | Greek form of Anhur, Egyptian war god | Ancient Egyptian (Greek attestation of Anhur) |