Coptic Glossary

An evolving glossary of Coptic words, gathered and referenced to support learning and exploration. Each term is documented with its source to ensure accuracy and context.

  • Loading the glossary…

Source for every word: Ahmad Abdel-Hamid Youssef, From Pharaoh’s Lips: Ancient Egyptian Language in the Arabic of Today (AUC Press, 2003). Coptic is shown as printed in the book and set in CS Copt; the etymologies are the author’s.