Egypt

Egypt Meaning & Origin

About Egypt
The name Egypt is derived from the ancient Greek word "Aigyptos," which in turn comes from the ancient Egyptian phrase "Hwt-ka-Ptah," meaning "House of the Ka of Ptah." Ptah was an ancient Egyptian deity associated with creation and craftsmanship. The name Egypt refers to the country located in northeastern Africa, known for its rich history, ancient civilization, and iconic landmarks such as the pyramids and the Nile River.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Egypt are female.

Egypt Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJPT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E2013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 JH AH0 P T
🌐 IPA
/ˈiʤɪpt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJPT', 'AKPT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E213

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Egypt in Braille

Here's how to represent Egypt in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Egypt in braille

How to Spell the Name Egypt in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Egypt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Egypt in sign language

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