How to Say “Butterfly” in Egyptian Arabic

By Kelsey Grace • Updated October 16, 2026

فراشة

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In Egyptian Arabic, butterfly is فراشة (farasha). The plural is فراشات (farashat).

Egyptians also use فراشة (farasha) as a gentle name for a delicate or graceful woman, and it is a popular girl's name.

Meaning: winged insect (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The stress falls on the middle syllable, so it sounds like "fa-RA-sha".

Did you know?

فراشة (farasha) comes from the root for fluttering, which suits the insect's flight.

Examples in context

شفت فراشة في الجنينة
shoft farasha fel-ganina
I saw a butterfly in the garden.
الفراشات ملونة
el-farashat melawwana
The butterflies are colorful.
فراشة بتطير على الورد
farasha bettetir ala el-ward
A butterfly is flying over the flowers.

Example conversation

Laila and her little brother Adam play in a park in Heliopolis.

Adam

يا ليلى، شوفي الفراشة
ya laila, shufi el-farasha
Laila, look at the butterfly.
Laila

حلوة أوي، لونها أزرق
helwa awi, lonha azra'
Very pretty, its color is blue.
Adam

عايز أمسكها
ayez amsekha
I want to catch her.

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About The Author

Kelsey Grace

Salam, I'm Kelsey! Fascinated with the depths of the Egyptian language, I've dedicated my time to sharing its beauty and intricacies. You'll find me translating phrases from English to Egyptian and vice versa. I love showcasing the everyday language and culture, whether it’s how to say "Cat" or "God bless you". I also enjoy studying ancient Egyptian goddess myths, tracing pyramid designs, drawing sphinxes, sauntering under the desert moonlight and listening to the chatters of the monkeys. When I'm not immersed in writing or exploring Egyptian culture, you'll find me with a cup of sugary tea, contemplating the sky.

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