Translation of Common Egyptian Hieroglyphics & Symbols Chart |
Picture of Egyptian Hieroglyphic Symbol | Name of Symbol | Translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphics |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a god of ancient Egypt in the seated position](images/god-seated.gif) | God Seated | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a god of ancient Egypt in the seated position, note the headdress and beard |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a goddess seated](images/goddess-seated.png) | Goddess Seated | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a goddess seated, note the features, headdress and lack of beard |
![Uraeus Rearing Cobra symbol](images/symbol-ureaus.png) | Uraeus Rearing Cobra | Hieroglyphic Uraeus Rearing Cobra symbol of ancient Egyptian Gods and Pharaohs, emblem of sovereignty, royalty and divine authority in ancient Egypt |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the sun god Ra](images/symbol-sun-disk-ra.png) | Sun God Ra | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the sun god Ra, with the solar disk as his crown, with the uraeus, rearing cobra symbol |
![Symbol of the Ankh](images/small-hiero-ankh.png) | The Ankh | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Ankh, one of the most potent of all symbols that represented eternal life |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Was Scepter](images/symbol-was-scepter.png) | Was Scepter | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Was Scepter was held by Pharaohs and gods, magical emblems of authority and kingship in Egypt |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Eye of Horus](images/symbol-eye.png) | The Wedjat, the Eye of Horus | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Wedjat, the Eye of Horus a symbol of royal power, protection and good health |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Ntr with uraeus](images/symbol-ntr.png) | Ntr of Ntjr | Gods were referred to as "Ntr" or Ntjr" indicated by the hieroglyphic symbol of a pennant with a long handle, an emblem of divinity, the second has a uraeus attached |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Scarab](images/symbol-scarab-small.png) | Scarab | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Scarab symbolizing the sun, resurrection, transformation and protection |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Feather of Maat](images/symbol-feather.png) | Feather of Ma'at | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Feather of Maat representing truth, justice, morality and balance. |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the lotus](images/symbol-lotus.png) | Lotus Flower | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Lotus flower (water lily) symbolizing rebirth and regeneration |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the oblong Shen Ring or Shenu](images/symbol-shen-ring.png) | Oblong Shen Ring or Shenu | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the oblong Shen Ring or Shenu, a protective rope, used to enclose and protect a royal name. The Egyptian word 'shen' means encircle. |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the round Shen Ring or Shenu](images/symbol-round-shen-ring.png) | Round Shen Ring | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Round Shen Ring, anything inside the ring was eternally protected, it was a symbol of divine power |
![](images/symbol-sun-rays.png) | ![](images/symbol-sun-rising.png) | ![](images/symbol-sun-disk.png) | The Sun Hieroglyphs | The Sun Hieroglyphs show the sun with rays, the sun rising and the sun disk. Often used to indicate the passing of time |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Bennu bird](images/symbol-bennu-bird.png) | The Bennu Bird | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Bennu Bird symbolizing resurrection and the rising sun |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Sphinx](images/symbol-sphinx-lion.png) | The Sphinx | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Sphinx as a reclining lion, associated with tombs or temples |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Djed](images/symbol-djed-pillar.png) | The Djed | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Djed pillar symbolized the "potency and duration of the pharaoh's rule" |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Hare](images/symbol-hare.png) | The Hare | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the hare means “to open” because hares sleep with their eyes open, emblem for the essence of life |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for an Incense Burner](images/symbol-incense-burner.png) | Incense Burner | Hieroglyphic Symbol for an Incense Burner. The Egyptians burned huge quantities of incense every day to honor the gods and ritual purification |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol of a Leopard Head](images/symbol-leopard%20-head.png) | Leopard Head | Hieroglyphic Symbol of a Leopard Head was an emblem for strength |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a city](images/symbol-city.png) | City | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a city |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for an obelisk](images/symbol-obelisk.png) | Obelisk | Hieroglyphic Symbol for an obelisk |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a temple](images/symbol-temple.png) | Temple | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a temple |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a palace](images/symbol-palace.png) | Palace | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a palace |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for pyramid](images/symbol-pyramid.png) | Pyramid | Hieroglyphic Symbol for pyramid |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a tomb](images/symbol-tomb.png) | Tomb | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a tomb |
![](images/symbol-ba.gif) | Ba | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Ba. The ancient Egyptians called the soul by two names - the Ka and Ba |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a man worshipping a god](images/symbol-man-worshipping-god.png) | Man worshipping a god | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a man worshipping a god, no headdress or scared symbols |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a child](images/symbol-child.png) | A Child | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a child, indicated by finger inserted in mouth (sucking their thumb) |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a pharaoh as a child](images/symbol-pharaoh-child.png) | A Pharaoh as a child | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a pharaoh as a child, depicted wearing the crown of Egypt |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for a prisoner and enemy of Egypt](images/symbol-enemy-prisoner.png) | Prisoner | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a prisoner and enemy of Egypt |
![](images/symbol-goose-son-daughter-of.png) | Goose: Son of, Daughter of | Hieroglyphic Symbol for Goose meaning Son of or Daughter of ... |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Heq Scepter (Crook)](images/symbol-heq-scepter.png) | Heq Scepter (Crook) | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Heq Scepter (Crook) symbolized the Pharaoh's role as the 'shepherd' of the people |
![](images/symbol-flails.png) | Flail | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the flail that symbolized the role of the Pharaoh as provider of food for the people. The Crook and Flail were held together as symbols of power and authority in Egypt |
![Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Underworld](images/symbol-duat-underworld%20(2).png) | Underworld (Duat) | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Underworld called Duat by the ancient Egyptians |
![](images/symbol-white-crown.png) | White Crown of Egypt | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the White Crown, called the Hedjet, the symbol that represented Upper Egypt (southern) |
![](images/symbol-shuti-crown.png) | Double Feather Crown of Egypt (Shuti) | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Shuti crown meaning the Two Feathers (divine law) |
![](images/symbol-double-crown.png) | Double Crown of Egypt | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Pshent, the red and white Double Crown that represented a unified Egypt |
![](images/symbol-red-crown.png) | Red Crown of Egypt | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Red Crown, called the Deshret, was the symbol that represented Lower Egypt (North Egypt) |
![](images/symbol-atef-crown.png) | Atef Crown of Osiris | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Atef crown which was worn by the god Osiris. Tall, conical, white crown of Upper Egypt with ostrich feathers on each side. |
![](images/symbol-khepresh-crown.png) | Khepresh Crown of Egypt | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the Khepresh, the blue crown that was worn by Pharaohs in battle |
![](images/hiero-throne.png) | Throne | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the throne of Egypt, depicted as a step it is strongly associated with the goddess Isis and also with Queen Cleopatra |
![](images/hiero-egg.gif) | Egg | Hieroglyphic Symbol for the egg, as a symbol of fertility |
![](images/hiero-bread.png) | Loaf of Bread | Hieroglyphic Symbol for a loaf of bread, ability to provide food |
![](images/hieroglyph-goddess-queen.gif) | Goddess / Queen | Hieroglyphic Symbol it is often seen included in the hieroglyph for a goddess or Queen of Egypt symbolizing fertility and their ability to give life and food ![](images/mut-hieroglyph.gif) | ![](images/hieroglyph-cleopatra.gif) | Hieroglyph for Mut | Hieroglyph for Cleopatra |
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Translation of Common Egyptian Hieroglyphics & Symbols Chart |