Sobek

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Pronounced SOH-bek /ˈso.bɛk/Medium

Meaning: From the Egyptian Sebek, 'the crocodile'; the Egyptian crocodile-god of the Nile, strength, and military prowess; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The crocodile: Sobek is the Egyptian crocodile-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'SOH-bek'). We note the god.

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Origin LowEgyptian

MeaningFrom the Egyptian Sebek, 'the crocodile'; the Egyptian crocodile-god of the Nile, strength, and military prowess; we note the god

History & Origin

Sobek comes from the Egyptian Sebek, 'the crocodile'; the Egyptian crocodile-god of the Nile and strength (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'SOH-bek').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-crocodile at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Sobek is 'the crocodile' in Egyptian — the crocodile-god of the Nile, strength, and military prowess — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'SOH-bek').

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References — Sobek — Egyptian mythology; god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sobek mean?

Sobek is Egyptian for 'the crocodile'; the crocodile-god of the Nile and strength. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Sobek?

It's said SOH-bek /ˈso.bɛk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sobek a boy or girl name?

Sobek is a boy's name.

How popular is Sobek?

Sobek is a very rare name in the U.S.