Male Name
Sobekhotep
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
feelings
happiness
pharaohs
theophoric names
Meaning & Etymology
Sobekhotep or Sebekhotep is an ancient Egyptian name meaning 'Sobek is pleased' or 'Sobek is satisfied'. It is derived from the name of the Egyptian god Sobek combined with 'ḥtp', meaning 'peace' or 'satisfaction'. This name was borne by several Egyptian pharaohs from the 13th dynasty (19th to 17th centuries BC).
Etymology
Original Form:
sbk-ḥtp
Evolution:
The name evolved from the combination of the god Sobek's name and the word 'ḥtp', reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the god in ancient Egypt.
Source:
Egyptian