CARTOUSHE In ancient Egypt, the pharaohs had a specific tradition for royal names, which were written inside a cartouche (an oval-shaped symbol denoting the sacredness of the name). Each Egyptian king typically had five royal names, reflecting different aspects of their role and authority. The two most commonly known names that were written inside the cartouche are: 1. Birth Name (Personal Name): Known as "Sa Ra" (Son of Ra), this was the name the king was given at birth. It was written inside t