Meaning and Origin
What does the name Pharaoh mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Pharaoh
User Submitted Origins
Egyptian
73%
English
18%
Arabic
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Connecticut, U.S. says the name Pharaoh means "Ruler" and is of Egyptian origin.
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Pharaoh means "A ruler in ancient Egypt".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Pha"raoh
Senses
- A title by which the sovereigns of ancient Egypt were designated.
- See Faro.
Etymology: Heb. parōh; of Egyptian origin: cf. L. pharao, Gr. �. Cf. Faro
Other Dictionary Sources
- The title of the ancient Egyptian kings
Wiktionary
- Alternative form of pharaoh
Pharaoh was also found in the following language(s): German