Here you’ll find 14 Egyptian boy names that start with Q that begin with Q, organized from “Qa’a” to “Qutb”. The list mixes modern Arabic names and historically rooted Egyptian names, useful for expectant parents, baby-name researchers, and cultural enthusiasts.

Egyptian boy names that start with Q are male given names used in Egypt and the Arabic-speaking world that begin with the letter Q. Some, like “Qa’a”, trace back to ancient pharaonic rulers, while others reflect contemporary Arabic usage.

Below you’ll find the table with name, pronunciation, and meaning.

Name: The written form of each name so you can compare spellings and choose what appeals most.

Pronunciation: A simple guide showing how to say each name so you can test sounds before choosing one.

Meaning: A concise translation or cultural note that helps you understand significance and suitability for your child.

Egyptian boy names that start with Q

NamePronunciationOriginMeaning
QasimKAH-simModern Arabicone who distributes; divider
QaysKAYSModern Arabicfirm, resolute
QadirKAH-deerModern Arabiccapable, powerful
QamarKAH-marModern Arabicmoon
Qutaibahkoo-TAY-bahModern Arabicdiminutive of Qutayb; historic Arabic name
QutbKOOTBModern Arabicpole, axis; spiritual leader
QabilKAH-bilModern ArabicCain (biblical); “capable”
QaisarKAI-sarModern ArabicCaesar; emperor
Qusaikoo-SAYModern Arabictribal ancestor name; meaning uncertain
Qa’aKAH-ahAncient Egyptian (Pharaonic)uncertain
Qebehsenuefkeh-beh-SEN-oo-efAncient Egyptian (Pharaonic)funerary protector; son of Horus
QenKENAncient Egyptian (Pharaonic)uncertain/personal name
Qenamunken-AH-munAncient Egyptian (Pharaonic)Amun is strong
QarKARAncient Egyptian (Pharaonic)uncertain

Descriptions

Qasim
Very common in Egypt and across the Arab world; variants Qasem, Qassim. Popular, classic Arabic male name with strong cultural recognition.
Qays
Classical Arabic name found in pre-Islamic poetry and later literature; used in Egypt as Qays or Kais, occasionally for boys.
Qadir
Religious Arabic name (also Qadeer); used across Muslim communities in Egypt; appears in compounds like Abd al-Qadir.
Qamar
Poetic, unisex name used for boys and girls; appears in compounds (e.g., Qamar al-Din). Used in Egypt though less common for boys.
Qutaibah
Historic name borne by early Islamic general Qutaibah ibn Muslim; uncommon in modern Egypt but well attested in historical sources.
Qutb
Rare as a given name in modern Egypt; often a title or surname and appears in historical and religious compounds.
Qabil
Arabic form of the biblical Cain; occasionally used as a given name in Egypt, though relatively rare.
Qaisar
Arabic adaptation of Caesar; used historically as a title and sometimes as a personal name in Egypt and the wider Arab world.
Qusai
Name of an important Quraysh ancestor (Qusai ibn Kilab); historically attested and sometimes used in Egypt.
Qa’a
Personal name of the last ruler of Egypt’s First Dynasty (Pharaonic); rare as a modern given name, meaning unclear in sources.
Qebehsenuef
One of the Four Sons of Horus in Egyptian funerary religion; name appears on coffins and canopic jars, attested in tomb texts.
Qen
Frequent ancient Egyptian male personal name attested on tombs and stelae, especially in Theban records; exact meaning not well established.
Qenamun
Attested New Kingdom name borne by officials and priests (Qen-amun); appears in tomb inscriptions and private memorials.
Qar
Short ancient Egyptian male name attested among Old Kingdom officials (e.g., tomb inscriptions at Giza); meaning remains unclear.
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