Kingly Baby Names
With a new little one on the way, you’re undoubtedly perfectly aware that there’s going to be a new ruler of your life very soon! Whether it’s the Anglo-Saxon tradition or the ancient Kushan Empire, there is a lot of kingly history to snag yours—and soon, baby’s—interests! Baby names that mean “king” are imbued with the power of these rulers from centuries long gone all the up to today, helping baby feel their own power all life long.
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How long have humans anointed kings?
Since well before Christianity, humans have believed in the divine right to rule all around the world. This came in the form of kings, pharaohs, emperors, and other high-ranking positions. But when it comes solely to recognized kings, they can be found throughout ancient history in Africa, Africa, Europe, and South America. For instance, the Inca in ancient Peru, during the 15th century, had a king known as Sapa Inca. But far before that, kings were ruling at the same time as the ancient Egyptian pharaohs in Egypt and Ethiopia—around 5,000 years ago!