Question

why Egypt is called Egypt

Answer 1

Egypt has had many names in many different languages. Today, its official name is Junhuriyah Misr al-Arabiyah, which in English means the Arab Republic of Egypt. Egyptians themselves refer to Egypt as Misr, though this can also be a name for Cairo. Interestingly, it is common for Egyptians to refer to Egypt as Misr, if they are resident in Cairo, but if outside of Cairo, then they will refer to Cairo as Misr. In a certain respect, this is a custom that dates to the earliest times of ancient Egypt.

Answer 2

Noah had 3 sons Shem, Ham and Japtheth. Ham married a woman called Egyptus. Ham and Egyptus had a daughter. their daughter first discovered the land while it was still covered with water. After the flood had receded, she settled the land and named it after her Mother and their descends continued on this name as she was the 1st citizen of the land.Thus they call themselves as Egypt