Here you’ll find 13 Egyptian boy names that start with D, organized from “Daniel” to “Djet”. They include modern Arabic favorites and ancient Egyptian names with short, meaningful roots. Use them for baby naming, cultural research, or inspiration for character names.
[Egyptian boy names that start with D] are male given names used in modern Arabic and ancient Egyptian contexts. For example, “Djet” refers to an early pharaoh, showing how history shapes name choices.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The written form of each entry, shown so you can spot spelling variations and choose favorites.
Pronunciation: A simple guide shows how to say each name, helping you test sound and rhythm aloud.
Meaning: Concise definitions explain the name’s origin or sense, helping you compare cultural and personal fit.
Egyptian boy names that start with D
| Name | Transliteration | Pronunciation | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawud | Dawud, Daoud, Dawood | DAH-wood | Beloved; Arabic form of David | Modern Arabic; very common in Egypt among Muslims and Copts; Arabic form of the Biblical David, widely used and recognizable. |
| Diya | Diya, Diyaa, Dhiya | DEE-yah | Light, radiance | Modern Arabic; used for boys in Egypt, poetic and positive, conveys brightness and warmth. |
| Daniel | Daniel, Daniyal, Daniil | DAN-yel | God is my judge | Biblical Hebrew origin; common among Egyptian Copts and some Muslims, widely used across generations. |
| Dimitri | Dimitri, Dimitrios, Demetrius | dih-MEE-tree | Follower of Demeter (Greek) | Greek origin; historically and presently used by Egyptian Christians, especially in Coptic communities. |
| Den | Den | DEN | Uncertain (ancient name) | Ancient Egyptian; name of an early First Dynasty pharaoh, well attested on artifacts; meaning remains unclear. |
| Djer | Djer | JER | Uncertain (pharaonic name) | Ancient Egyptian; name of an early First Dynasty pharaoh appearing in royal lists and inscriptions. |
| Djet | Djet | JET | Uncertain (pharaonic name) | Ancient Egyptian; name of an early dynastic pharaoh, attested in archaeological records with variant spellings. |
| Djedefre | Djedefre, Radjedef | JED-eh-free | Enduring like Ra | Ancient Egyptian; 4th Dynasty pharaoh and son of Khufu; name connects to the sun god Ra. |
| Djedkare | Djedkare, Djedkare-Isesi | JED-ka-reh | Stability/enduring of Ra | Ancient Egyptian; 5th Dynasty pharaoh Djedkare Isesi; “Djed” element implies stability or endurance. |
| Djehuty | Djehuty, Djehuti, Jehuti | JEH-hoo-tee | Like Thoth / associated with Thoth | Ancient Egyptian; name of the god Thoth and of several officials, used as a personal name in antiquity. |
| Djedi | Djedi | JEH-dee | Possibly “enduring”; famous magician | Ancient Egyptian; character in the Westcar Papyrus famed as a magician, attested as a personal name in texts. |
| Djau | Djau | DJAH-oo | Uncertain (attested personal name) | Ancient Egyptian; name borne by officials and nobles in the Old Kingdom, attested in tomb inscriptions. |
| Djed | Djed | JED | Stability; Djed pillar symbol | Ancient Egyptian; religious symbol meaning stability, also used as an element in personal names and titles. |