This list includes 58 Egyptian boy names that start with A, from “Abanoub” to “Azzam”. These names span modern Arabic and ancient Egyptian origins, often short, meaningful, and easy to pronounce. Use this list for baby naming, cultural research, or character naming.
Egyptian boy names that start with A are male given names used across modern and historic Egypt. Some, like “Abanoub,” reflect Coptic Christian heritage, while others show Arabic or ancient-Egyptian roots.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The written form of each name; scan this column to identify spellings and select names you prefer.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide showing how to say each name, so you can speak it confidently.
Meaning: A concise definition of each name’s meaning and cultural note, helping you judge its appeal and significance.
Egyptian boy names that start with A
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aha | AH-ha | Ancient Egyptian | Fighter, warrior |
| Ahmose | AH-mo-seh | Ancient Egyptian | Born of the moon god Iah |
| Ahmad (Ahmed) | ah-MED | Modern Arabic | Most praised |
| Akhénaten | ak-en-AH-ten | Ancient Egyptian | Effective for Aten (sun disk) |
| Akram | ah-KRAM | Modern Arabic | Most generous |
| Akménop (Amenophis) | ah-men-OH-fis | Ancient Egyptian | (Hellenized) Amun is satisfied |
| Ammar | ahm-MAR | Modern Arabic | Long-lived, builder |
| Amin (Ameen) | ah-MEEN | Modern Arabic | Trustworthy, faithful |
| Amir | ah-MEER | Modern Arabic | Prince, commander |
| Amr | AHM-r | Modern Arabic | Life, long-lived |
| Anedjib | ah-NED-jib | Ancient Egyptian | (uncertain, royal name) |
| Anf (Ani) | AH-nee | Ancient Egyptian | (personal name) Ani |
| Ankhhaf | ANK-haf | Ancient Egyptian | He has life |
| Anis | ah-NEES | Modern Arabic | Friendly, sociable |
| Anwar | an-WAR | Modern Arabic | Brighter, more luminous |
| Aqil (Aqeel) | ah-KEEL | Modern Arabic | Wise, sensible |
| Araf (Aref) | AH-ref | Modern Arabic | Knowledgeable, aware |
| Arif | AH-rif | Modern Arabic | Knowledgeable, skilled |
| Aqeel/Aqil alternative spelled Aqeel | ah-KEEL | Modern Arabic | Wise, sensible |
| Aref (see Araf) | AH-ref | Modern Arabic | Knowledgeable, aware |
| Arsames (Arsame) | ar-SAH-mez | Ancient Egyptian | (Persian-influenced royal name) |
| Alaa | ah-LAH | Modern Arabic | Excellence, nobility |
| Al‑Amin (Amin) | al-ah-MEEN | Modern Arabic | Trustworthy, honest |
| Abanoub | ah-bah-NOOB | Coptic | Golden father; “son of gold” |
| Abbas | AH-bas | Modern Arabic | Lion (figurative strength) |
| Abdelaziz | ab-del-AZ-eez | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Almighty (God) |
| Abdelhamid | ab-del-ha-MEED | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Praised (God) |
| Abdelhalim | ab-del-ha-LEEM | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Gentle (God) |
| Abdelkader | ab-del-ka-DEER | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Able/Powerful (God) |
| Abdelrahim | ab-del-ra-HEEM | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Merciful (God) |
| Abdelrahman | ab-del-RAH-man | Modern Arabic | Servant of the Merciful (God) |
| Abdullah (Abdallah) | ab-DUL-lah | Modern Arabic | Servant of God |
| Adel (Adil) | ah-DEL | Modern Arabic | Just, fair |
| Adham | ad-HAM | Modern Arabic | Dark, black (handsome) |
| Adnan | ad-NAN | Modern Arabic | Settler, ancestor of northern Arabs |
| Alaa (duplicate avoided) | ah-LAH | Modern Arabic | Excellence, nobility |
| Ameen/Amin (duplicate avoided) | ah-MEEN | Modern Arabic | Trustworthy, faithful |
| António/Antonios | an-toh-NEE-os | Coptic | From Anthony (venerable one) |
| Athanasius | ah-tha-NAY-shus | Coptic | Immortal, eternal (Greek root) |
| Amenhotep | ah-men-HOH-tep | Ancient Egyptian | Amun is satisfied |
| Amenemhat | ah-men-em-HAT | Ancient Egyptian | Amun is foremost |
| Amenemope | ah-men-em-OPE | Ancient Egyptian | Amun in the palace (approx.) |
| Amun | ah-MOON | Ancient Egyptian | The hidden one (creator god) |
| Anedjib | ah-NED-jib | Ancient Egyptian | (royal name, exact meaning uncertain) |
| Ani (ancient) | AH-nee | Ancient Egyptian | Personal name in papyri |
| Ankhhaf | ANK-haf | Ancient Egyptian | He who has life |
| Asad | AH-sad | Modern Arabic | Lion |
| Asim (Asem) | AH-seem | Modern Arabic | Protector, guardian |
| Ashraf | ash-RAF | Modern Arabic | Most honorable, noble |
| Ata (Atta/Atiya) | AH-tee-ah | Modern Arabic | Gift, present |
| Atieh (Attia) | ah-TEE-ah | Modern Arabic | Gift, favor |
| Atef | ah-TEF | Modern Arabic | Kind, affectionate |
| Azhar | az-HAR | Modern Arabic | Radiant, blossoming |
| Aziz | ah-ZEEZ | Modern Arabic | Mighty, beloved |
| Azmi | AZ-mee | Modern Arabic | Determined, resolute |
| Azzam | ah-ZAM | Modern Arabic | Resolute, stern |
| Awad | ah-WAD | Modern Arabic | Reward, compensation |
| Akef | AH-kef | Modern Arabic | Eager, keen |
Descriptions
Aha
Name of an early pharaoh (Hor-Aha); one of the earliest recorded royal names in Egypt’s First Dynasty, used in royal titulary.
Ahmose
Founder of the 18th Dynasty who expelled the Hyksos; name means “Iah (the moon) is born,” still recognized in Egyptian history.
Ahmad (Ahmed)
Very common in Egypt as a variant of Muhammad; used across social groups and borne by many notable figures.
Akhénaten
Famous pharaoh who promoted Aten worship; name reflects religious reform in the Amarna period.
Akram
Popular Egyptian male name conveying generosity; used widely across the Arab world and in Egyptian public figures.
Akménop (Amenophis)
Greek form of Amenhotep seen in classical sources about pharaonic rulers and monuments.
Ammar
Common in Egypt; conveys endurance or one who prospers and builds; used in modern generations.
Amin (Ameen)
Widely used in Egypt; classical Arabic virtue name indicating honesty and reliability.
Amir
Means leader or commander; used both as given name and nobiliary title (emir/emir).
Amr
Historic name in Egypt (Amr ibn al‑As founded Fustat); brief, classic Arabic name popular in Egyptian usage.
Anedjib
Early dynastic pharaoh whose name appears on inscriptions; known chiefly from king lists and archaeology.
Anf (Ani)
Well-known private name from New Kingdom papyri (Papyrus of Ani); a common male name in ancient Egypt.
Ankhhaf
Notable Old Kingdom prince and official with a famous mastaba in Giza; contains the ankh “life” element.
Anis
Popular in Egypt and among Arabic speakers; denotes affability and companionship.
Anwar
Famous Egyptian bearer Anwar Sadat (president); means “more luminous” or “radiant.”
Aqil (Aqeel)
Classical Arabic name used in Egypt; connotes intelligence and good judgment.
Araf (Aref)
Variant pronounced Aref; denotes one who knows or recognizes; used in Egyptian contexts.
Arif
Common Arabic name in Egypt meaning “knower” or “experienced.”
Aqeel/Aqil alternative spelled Aqeel
Alternative transliteration of Aqil; equally used in Egyptian naming.
Aref (see Araf)
See Araf; variant spelling used across the region including Egypt.
Arsames (Arsame)
Name borne by Persian-period governors and local figures in Egypt; shows cultural contact in Late Period sources.
Alaa
Common unisex name in Egypt (often male); conveys loftiness or high status.
Al‑Amin (Amin)
Honorific and name; used in Egypt to denote reliability; historically one of Muhammad’s epithets.
Abanoub
Coptic martyr’s name beloved in Egyptian Christian communities; widely used among Copts today.
Abbas
Historic Arabic name used in Egypt; carries connotations of strength and is a well-known surname and given name.
Abdelaziz
Common Egyptian compound name beginning with “Abdel-”; means servant of the omnipotent (Al‑Aziz).
Abdelhamid
Traditional Egyptian male name; borne by public figures and royalty in Arab world.
Abdelhalim
Familiar in Egypt (e.g., singer Abdel Halim Hafez); compound theophoric name.
Abdelkader
Historic and modern Egyptian use; also spelled Abdelqader or Abdelkadir.
Abdelrahim
Theophoric compound common in Egyptian naming; emphasizes divine mercy.
Abdelrahman
Extremely common in Egypt; many public figures carry this compound name.
Abdullah (Abdallah)
Widely used variant in Egypt; classic Islamic theophoric name.
Adel (Adil)
Popular Egyptian name indicating justice and fairness; variant spellings across the Arab world.
Adham
Common in Egypt; historically used to praise dark features or strength.
Adnan
Used in Egypt though with wider Arab heritage associations.
Alaa (duplicate avoided)
See above; commonly given to boys in Egypt.
Ameen/Amin (duplicate avoided)
See Amin.
António/Antonios
Greek-derived but entrenched in Coptic tradition; Antonios is a very common Coptic male name.
Athanasius
Important episcopal name in Coptic history (several Popes and saints bear it).
Amenhotep
Royal name of several pharaohs; key for theophoric tradition invoking god Amun.
Amenemhat
Name of several Middle Kingdom pharaohs; combines Amun with a throne epithet.
Amenemope
Name of a pharaoh and a well-known wisdom text (The Instruction of Amenemope).
Amun
Name of Egypt’s chief deity; appears in many personal names and royal titulary.
Anedjib
Early dynastic king; appears on archaic king lists and inscriptions.
Ani (ancient)
Owner of the famous Book of the Dead papyrus; a documented private name of the New Kingdom.
Ankhhaf
Old Kingdom prince and official with a well-known Giza tomb; “ankh” element signals life.
Asad
Simple, strong Arabic name used in Egypt, symbolizing bravery and strength.
Asim (Asem)
Traditional Arabic name common in Egypt; connotes defense and protection.
Ashraf
Frequently used in Egypt to indicate honor or distinction.
Ata (Atta/Atiya)
Used in Egyptian Muslim and Christian communities; means a giving or gift.
Atieh (Attia)
Variant spelling common in Egyptian usage; seen among families of varied backgrounds.
Atef
Widely used Egyptian male name; carries connotations of warmth and compassion.
Azhar
Used in Egypt, also connected to the famous Al-Azhar institution in Cairo.
Aziz
Classic Arabic name common in Egypt; also appears in many compound forms.
Azmi
Used in Egyptian contexts; denotes resolve and perseverance.
Azzam
Strong-sounding Arabic name used in Egypt and the Levant; connotes determination.
Awad
Used among Muslim and Christian Egyptians; can be a given name and family name.
Akef
Less common but attested Egyptian given name; suggests enthusiasm or keenness.