In the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture and history, names hold a profound significance. The letter ‘A’ in Egyptian names often symbolizes strength, uniqueness, and a connection to the ancient world. In this article, we delve into the intriguing world of Egyptian names that begin with the letter ‘A,’ unveiling their meanings, cultural significance, and the timeless allure they carry.
# | Name | Meaning | Sex | Association |
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1 | Bellerophon | “Slayer of Belleros” | Male | Tamed the Pegasus and slew the Chimera |
2 | Briseis | Possibly “brewer” | Female | Captive of Achilles during the Trojan War |
3 | Byblis | Unknown meaning | Female | Figure in a tragic tale of unrequited love |
4 | Bacchus | Another name for Dionysus | Male | God of wine and ecstasy |
5 | Bia | “Force” or “power” | Female | Personification of force and raw energy |
6 | Boreas | “North wind” | Male | God of the north wind |
7 | Brizo | “To slumber” | Female | Protector of mariners, known for prophetic dreams |
8 | Britomartis | “Sweet maid” or “bitter virgin” | Female | Cretan goddess of hunting and mountains |
9 | Bythos | “Depth” or “profundity” | Male | Primordial being representing the deep sea |
10 | Belus | “Lord” | Male | King in Greek and Egyptian mythology |
11 | Bolbe | Possibly “marsh” | Female | Lake goddess or nymph |
12 | Borysthenis | “Strength” or “force” | Female | Naiad nymph of the Borysthenes River |
13 | Bromius | “Roaring” or “thundering” | Male | Epithet of Dionysus |
14 | Bucolion | “Cowherd” | Male | Son of Laomedon, prince of Troy |
15 | Busiris | “Temple of Osiris” | Male | Mythical king of Egypt |
16 | Biston | Unknown meaning | Male | Son of Ares and Callirrhoe |
17 | Bia | “Force” or “power” | Female | Personification of force and raw energy |
18 | Boeotus | “Cow herder” | Male | Son of Poseidon and father of several heroes |
19 | Botres | “Grapes” | Male | Son of Eumelus, involved in a tragic story |
20 | Bremusa | “Raging female” | Female | Amazon warrior |
21 | Brontes | “Thunderer” | Male | One of the Cyclopes |
22 | Byzas | Unknown meaning | Male | Legendary founder of Byzantium |
23 | Bucolion | “Cowherd” | Male | Son of Laomedon in the Trojan War epic |
24 | Baucis | Unknown meaning | Female | Elderly woman transformed into a tree |
25 | Bias | “Force” or “power” | Male | Son of Amythaon and brother of Melampus |
26 | Biston | Unknown meaning | Male | Son of Ares, associated with Thrace |
27 | Bromius | “Roaring” or “thundering” | Male | Epithet of Dionysus, god of wine |
28 | Byssa | “Depth” | Female | Naiad nymph, name reflects depth of water |
29 | Bacchylides | “Little Bacchus” | Male | Ancient Greek lyric poet |
30 | Berenice | “Bringing victory” | Female | Name borne by several historical figures |
31 | Bucolion | “Cowherd” | Male | Son of Laomedon, prince of Troy |
32 | Bythos | “Depth” or “profundity” | Male | Primordial sea deity |
33 | Broteas | Unknown meaning | Male | Son of Tantalus, known for his hubris |
34 | Brontes | “Thunderer” | Male | One of the Cyclopes |
35 | Byblis | Unknown meaning | Female | Nymph known for her tragic love story |
36 | Bucolion | “Cowherd” | Male | Son of Laomedon, prince of Troy |
37 | Bryaxis | Unknown meaning | Male | Ancient Greek sculptor |
38 | Byzas | Unknown meaning | Male | Legendary founder of Byzantium |
39 | Borysthenis | “Strength” or “force” | Female | Naiad nymph of the Borysthenes River |
40 | Botres | “Grapes” | Male | Son of Eumelus, involved in a tragic story |
41 | Bremusa | “Raging female” | Female | Amazon warrior |
42 | Bythos | “Depth” or “profundity” | Male | Primordial being representing the deep sea |
43 | Bucolion | “Cowherd” | Male | Son of Laomedon, prince of Troy |
44 | Bolbe | Possibly “marsh” | Female | Lake goddess or nymph |
45 | Bia | “Force” or “power” | Female | Personification of force and raw energy |
46 | Bromius | “Roaring” or “thundering” | Male | Epithet of Dionysus |
47 | Byblis | Unknown meaning | Female | Figure in a tragic tale of unrequited love |
48 | Bacchus | Another name for Dionysus | Male | God of wine and ecstasy |
49 | Briseis | Possibly “brewer” | Female | Captive of Achilles during the Trojan War |
50 | Bellerophon | “Slayer of Belleros” | Male | Tamed the Pegasus and slew the Chimera |