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Hieroglyph Reference
An interactive dictionary of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Browse by category, search by meaning, and learn the sounds and symbolism of ancient Egypt's sacred writing.
Vulture
Sound: A
UniliteralReed
Sound: I / Y
UniliteralForearm
Sound: ΚΏ (Ayin)
UniliteralQuail Chick
Sound: W / U
UniliteralFoot
Sound: B
UniliteralStool
Sound: P
UniliteralHorned Viper
Sound: F
UniliteralOwl
Sound: M
UniliteralWater
Sound: N
UniliteralMouth
Sound: R
UniliteralFolded Cloth
Sound: S
UniliteralBread Loaf
Sound: T
UniliteralHouse
Sound: PR
BiliteralSwallow
Sound: WR
BiliteralBasket
Sound: NB
BiliteralHoe
Sound: MR
BiliteralSun
Ra / Day
LogogramAnkh
Life
LogogramScarab
Khepri / Becoming
LogogramEye of Horus
Wedjat / Protection
LogogramDjed Pillar
Stability
LogogramFalcon
Horus / King
LogogramStar
Star / Duat
LogogramCobra (Uraeus)
Wadjet / Royalty
LogogramSeated Man
Male person
DeterminativeSeated Woman
Female person
DeterminativeWalking Legs
Motion / Movement
DeterminativePapyrus Roll
Abstract concepts
DeterminativeTown
Places / Cities
DeterminativeSeated God
God / Divine
DeterminativePlant
Vegetation / Growth
DeterminativeArm with Stick
Force / Action
DeterminativeNo hieroglyphs found
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Understanding the Categories
Uniliteral Signs
Represent a single consonant sound, similar to letters in our alphabet. There are about 24 common uniliteral signs.
Biliteral Signs
Represent two consonant sounds together. These allow for more compact writing of common sound combinations.
Logograms
Represent entire words or concepts. Often followed by a stroke to indicate they should be read as complete words.
Determinatives
Silent symbols placed at the end of words to clarify meaning and category. They help distinguish between words that sound alike.
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