Khem
/kɛm/noun
An ancient name for Egypt, often associated with fertility and the black soil of the Nile.
Did you know?The word 'Khem' is linked to the rich black soil of the Nile River, reflecting the agricultural abundance of ancient Egypt.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
Kmt
“Black land, fertile land”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Aigyptos
“Egypt (derived from the name of the ancient city of Memphis)”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Aegyptus
“Egypt”
Modern English
English
Khem
“Ancient name for Egypt”