What Does the Name Imhotep Mean
The name Imhotep comes from Ancient Egyptian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Imhotep below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Imhotep Name Meaning
Ancient EgyptianMeans "he comes in peace" in Egyptian. This was the name of the architect, priest, physician and chief minister to the pharaoh Djoser. Imhotep apparently designed the step pyramid at Saqqara, near...
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