Text version: What's your Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh name?

Egyptian Pharaohs had the grandest of names, but what would yours be if you lived in the kingdom of everlasting sun and giant stone pyramids? Take this quiz to find out!

Two Pharaohs next to a spinning wheel which has names on

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How to make your Pharaoh name

Go through each step and make a note of which option you pick. Then at the end, you'll put all of these options together.

Step 1: First letter of your name

Example: If you name is Hacker, then you would choose the H option, which would be Handsome.

  • A. Mighty

  • B. Angry

  • C. Brave

  • D. Spiteful

  • E. Smelly

  • F. Evil

  • G. Godly

  • H. Handsome

  • I. Beautiful

  • J. Strange

  • K. Weak

  • L. Strong

  • M. Fast

  • N. Confused

  • O. Bizarre 

  • P. Joyful

  • Q. Traitor

  • R. Solider

  • S. Bright

  • T. Dull

  • U. Odd

  • V. Crafty

  • W. Old

  • X. Young

  • Y. Timeless

  • Z. Immortal

Step 2: Pick your birthday

Example: If you were born on the 12th, then you would choose the 12 option, which would be Isetenkheb.

  1. Ahhotep

  2. Ahmose

  3. Ameny

  4. Amenmose

  5. Cleopatra

  6. Djehuty

  7. Harsiese

  8. Hori

  9. Hetepheres

  10. Huy

  11. Iset

  12. Isetenkheb

  13. Kheti

  14. Khnumhotep

  15. Maatkare

  16. Mery

  17. Minimise

  18. Mentuhotep

  19. Meryre

  20. Meritamen

  21. Neferu

  22. Nimlot

  23. Ptahose

  24. Qar

  25. Ramesses

  26. Senusret

  27. Siamun

  28. Tentamun

  29. Tiye

  30. Shu

  31. Geb

Step 3: Last letter of your name

Example: If your name is Hacker, you would choose the R option, which would be sniffly in nose.

  • A. Flourishing of years

  • B. Divine of appearance

  • C. Maker of farts

  • D. Smooth of the brain

  • E. Rich of gold

  • F. Hungry of stomach

  • G. Bright of mind

  • H. Towering of size

  • I. Enduring of friendship

  • J. Angry in competition

  • K. Player of games

  • L. Haver of stench

  • M. Swimmer of Nile

  • N. Eater of chocolate

  • O. Silly in mood

  • P. Breaker of rules

  • Q. Late in homework

  • R. Sniffly in nose

  • S. Quick in speed

  • T. Hangry in hunger

  • U. Rich in luck

  • V. Breaker of toilets

  • W. Polite in virtues

  • X. Owner of pets

  • Y. Enemy of snails

  • Z. Brave of heart

Step 4: Month you were born

Example: If you were born in April, you would choose the APR option, which would be crocodile food in the making.

  • Jan: Builder of the tallest pyramid

  • Feb: Maker of the fiercest army

  • Mar: Brain scrambler and mummification expert

  • Apr: Crocodile food in the making

  • May: Would have rather lived in Rome

  • Jun: Dancer of the sun

  • Jul: Lost to history

  • Aug: Lost a battle against birds

  • Sept: Fearful of the gods

  • Oct: Loves cats a bit too much

  • Nov: Fearless, unless it's dark

  • Dec: The festive and jolly Pharaoho-ho-ho

Step 5: Time to put it all together

Take all of your options and put them in this order:

  • [Choice 1] Pharaoh [Choice 2], [Choice 3] and [Choice 4]

  • Handsome Pharaoh Isetenkheb, Sniffly in nose and crocodile food in the making

Don't like the name you were given? Try making your own out of all of the available options.

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