Kephren as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kephren

What is the meaning of the name Kephren ?

The baby name Kephren is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛf.rən/ (KEF-rən).

Kephren is Egyptian in Origin.

Kephren is a modern transliteration of the name better known as Khafre, from ancient Egyptian ḫˁf-rˁ (often rendered Khaf-Ra), meaning “Ra appears” or “He appears as Ra,” invoking the sun god’s epiphany. The form Kephren reflects the Greek rendering Chephren, later filtered through French scholarly tradition, which also yields Khephren. Related variants include Khafre/Khafra, Khefren, Chephren, and, in some Romance contexts, Kefrén.

The name is famously borne by the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (c. 26th century BCE), builder of the second pyramid at Giza and often associated with the Great Sphinx. As a given name today, Kephren is rare and chiefly masculine, occasionally chosen in Francophone countries and by families drawn to ancient Egyptian heritage or regal, archaic style. Its storied past and luminous meaning make it an evocative choice alongside other names revived from antiquity.