What is the reason for naming the country of Egypt by this namebr #AndHistory #history br br The name Egypt is pronounced Misr in Arabic.br br This name goes back to Arabic origins. The word Misr means country, and its plural is Misar.br br There are other scholars who believe that the word Misr is derived from the ancient Egyptian language from the words (majr) or (misr), which means hidden or fortified, indicating that Egypt has safe natural borders.br br It was named Misr, in reference to Mizraim, son of Copt, son of Ham, son of Noah.