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Luxor

OriginPlace name, Egyptian from Arabic
Meaning"the palaces, castles"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Luxor

The Egyptian city of Luxor was the ancient city of Thebes, at one time the capital of Ancient Egypt. The name derives from the Arabic term al-ʾuqṣur, meaning "the palaces" or "castles."

Luxor for girls

Luxor is a great option to look towards if you want a full form for the stylish mini-name Lux.

Luxor for boys

Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day name for the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. It was derived from the Arabic term al-ʾuqṣur, referring to palaces or castles.

Pronounced LUK-sor.

As of October 2026, Luxor ranked #13567 in US births in 2022 SSA.

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