Luxor
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Luxor
Luxor derives from the Arabic "al-Uqṣur" (الأقصور), meaning "the palaces" or "the fortresses," referring to the ancient Egyptian city's grand temples and structures.
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Etymology
Luxor derives from the Arabic "al-Uqṣur" (الأقصور), meaning "the palaces" or "the fortresses," referring to the ancient Egyptian city's grand temples and structures. The name is primarily used in Egypt and among Arabic speakers, with historical significance as the site of ancient Thebes, one of pharaonic Egypt's greatest cities.
Luxor currently ranks #13,576 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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