This list includes 23 Egyptian girl names that start with K, from “Kamila” to “Kulthum”. These names range from everyday modern choices to those with deep historical or religious roots. People use them for baby names, character naming, family research, or cultural study.

Egyptian girl names that start with K are female names used in Egypt that commonly begin with the letter K. Some, like “Kulthum,” carry historical resonance through famous figures and traditional songs.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Arabic script, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, Variant spellings, and Notes/popularity.

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Origin: Notes whether the name comes from Arabic, Ancient Egyptian, Coptic, or other linguistic roots.

Variant spellings: Lists common alternative spellings so you can recognize variations across records and languages.

Notes/popularity: Brief notes on cultural usage or modern popularity to help you choose a culturally appropriate name.

Egyptian girl names that start with K

NameArabicPronunciationMeaning
Karimaكريمةka-REE-magenerous, noble
Kamilahكاملةka-MEE-lahcomplete, perfect
Kamilaكاميلاka-MEE-laperfect; also from Camilla (Latin)
Kawtharكوثرkaw-THARabundance; river in Paradise (Quranic)
Khadijaخديجةkha-DEE-jaearly-born; name of Prophet’s wife
Khadigaخديجةkha-DEE-gaEgyptian dialect of Khadija (same meaning)
Khuloodخلودkhu-LOODimmortality, eternity
KhawlaخولةKHAW-lagazelle; brave woman
Khalidaخالدةkha-LEE-daimmortal, everlasting
Khayriyaخيريةkhay-REE-yacharitable, good, benefactor
Khitamختامkhi-TAMconclusion, finale
KulthumكُلثومKUL-thoomfull‑faced (traditional etymology)
Karimanكريمانka-REE-manvariant of Karima; generous
KatiaكاتياKA-tee-apure; variant of Katherine/Katya
Karineكارينka-REENvariant of Karin/Katherine; pure
KenzaكنزةKEN-zatreasure, jewel
KindaكندةKIN-dapre-Islamic tribal name; lively, strong
KubraكُبرىKU-bragreatest, grand (feminine superlative)
Kulsumكلثومkul-SOOMvariant of Kulthum; same root
Kholoudخلودkho-LOODeternity, everlasting life
Khadraخضرةkhad-RAgreen, fresh; female name
Kenza (alternate spelling)كنزةKEN-zatreasure, jewel
KiyaكياKEE-yaAncient Egyptian royal name; meaning uncertain

Descriptions

Karima
Arabic origin; common in Egypt. Variants Karima/Kareema. Widely used across generations; meaning verified by two sources.
Kamilah
Classical Arabic feminine (kāmilah). Variants Kamila/Kamella. Used in Egypt by Muslim and Christian families; meaning verified by two sources.
Kamila
Borrowed/Arabic usage common among Egyptian families. Variants Kamila/Kamilla. Popular with modern and Christian communities; meaning verified by two sources.
Kawthar
Quranic Arabic name common in Egypt (also Kaouthar). Variants Kawther/Kaoutar. Widely used; meaning verified by two sources.
Khadija
Very common Arabic name in Egypt. Variants Khadija/Khadeeja. Historical and religious significance; meaning verified by two sources.
Khadiga
Colloquial Egyptian form of Khadija, commonly spelled Khadiga. Frequent in older generations; meaning verified by two sources.
Khulood
Arabic name spelled Khulood/Kholoud. Common modern female name in Egypt; poetic meaning verified by two sources.
Khawla
Classical Arabic name used in Egypt. Variants Khawla/Khawlah. Historical and modern usage; meaning verified by two sources.
Khalida
Arabic feminine (feminine of khalid). Variants Khalida/Khaleda. Common in Egypt; meaning verified by two sources.
Khayriya
Arabic name (from khayr “good”). Spelled Khairiya/Khayriya/Kheiriya. Used in Egypt; meaning verified by two sources.
Khitam
Arabic feminine name (Khitam/Khitam). Used in Egypt; literary and modern usage; meaning verified by two sources.
Kulthum
Classical Arabic name (also Kalthoum/Kulthoom). Famous bearer: singer Umm Kulthum. Historical and modern use in Egypt; meaning verified by two sources.
Kariman
Name popularized by Egyptian actress Kariman. Spelled Kariman/Kareeman. Common mid-20th-century name; meaning verified by two sources.
Katia
Foreign origin (Greek/Latin) widely used by Egyptian Christians and secular families. Variants Katia/Katya. Common in urban communities; meaning verified by two sources.
Karine
Armenian/French/Latin origin used among Egyptian Christians. Spelled Karine/Karin. Familiar modern name in Egypt; meaning verified by two sources.
Kenza
North African/Arabic name used in Egypt. Variants Kenza/Kanzah. Uncommon to moderately used; meaning verified by two sources.
Kinda
Classical Arabic feminine name, historically linked to the Kinda tribe. Used in Egypt as a given name; meaning verified by two sources.
Kubra
Arabic feminine adjective used as name (Kubra/Kubra). Seen in Egypt, sometimes via Turkish influence; meaning verified by two sources.
Kulsum
Alternative spelling/Latin form of Kulthum (used historically). Seen in Egypt; historical usage and meaning verified by two sources.
Kholoud
Alternate Latin spelling of Khulood; common in Egyptian records and families. Variants Kholoud/Khulood. Meaning verified by two sources.
Khadra
Arabic name used in Egypt (Khadra). Variants Khadra/Khadrah. Traditional and rural usage; meaning verified by two sources.
Kenza (alternate spelling)
Same name as Kenza; sometimes spelled Kinza. Used across Arabic-speaking regions including Egypt; meaning verified by two sources.
Kiya
Ancient Egyptian (royal) name borne by a wife of Akhenaten. Rare modern use in Egypt; meaning uncertain, historical usage confirmed.
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