Imhotep

Imhotep Meaning & Origin

About Imhotep
The name "Imhotep" is of ancient Egyptian origin and holds significant meaning. It translates to "he who comes in peace" or "the one who brings peace." Imhotep was a prominent figure in ancient Egypt, known as a high priest, architect, physician, and advisor to the pharaoh Djoser. He is considered one of the most accomplished individuals in ancient Egyptian history and is often revered as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and healing.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Imhotep are male.

Imhotep Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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AMTP
🗽 NYSIIS
IANA
🔊 Soundex
I50301
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 M AH0 T EH2 P
🌐 IPA
/imhotep*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMTP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I531

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Imhotep in Braille

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

The name Imhotep in braille

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

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

The name Imhotep in sign language

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