Khafre
Egyptian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Khafre
Khafre is an Anglicized form of the Egyptian name Khaf-Re, meaning "appears like Ra" or "Ra shines forth," derived from the Egyptian elements *khaf* (to appear) and *Ra* (the sun god).
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Etymology
Khafre is an Anglicized form of the Egyptian name Khaf-Re, meaning "appears like Ra" or "Ra shines forth," derived from the Egyptian elements *khaf* (to appear) and *Ra* (the sun god). The name belongs to ancient Egyptian royalty, most famously borne by the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BCE), who built the second-largest pyramid at Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Khafre currently ranks #13,297 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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