We have compiled below, a short list some Ancient Egyptian Symbols with meanings. You can find additional ones in the online Hieroglyphic Dictionaries we have listed below. These are external websites, so be sure to read our external website disclaimer.

• Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary , by Jim Loy
• Dictionary by by Paul Sciortino

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The Ancient Egyptian Symbol of Life The "ahnkh" is known as the cross of life, or as the "Egyptian Symbol of Life". It's exact meaning remains a mystery.

Phrase: May you live

The Soul (Ka) The Ka is the essence of life of a person, a metaphysical double and of their reproductive energy.

Ancient Egyptian Symbols for Death The noun for death, is clearly depicted in the explicit determinative (at the end). Some say the word is pronounced "mout", others suggest "moot".

Phrase: The deceased Literally, this translates to "The inert people"

Ancient Egyptian symbol strength

Phrase: May you be strong

Ancient Egyptian Symbol to Protect (verb)

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Protection (noun)

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Protector (noun)

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Friend (noun)

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Family

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Mother

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Sister

Ancient Egyptian Symbol for Powerful

Phrase: May you be powerful!

Ancient Egyptian Symbols of love Hieroglyphic Love (noun)