masriyah

Masriyah is the feminine form of the Arabic demonym meaning "Egyptian." In Arabic, Masriyah (مصرية) refers to a female person from Egypt or to something associated with Egypt, while the masculine form is Masri (مصري). The root of the word is م-ص-ر (m-ṣ-r), from Masr, the Arabic name for Egypt. The feminine noun or adjective is formed with the nisba-like pattern -iyah.

In Modern Standard Arabic and most dialects, Masriyah is used to denote nationality or origin. For example, "Ana masriyah" means "I am Egyptian" (speaking as a woman). The feminine plural for Egyptian women is Masriyyat (مصريات). The masculine plural is Musriyin (مصريين). The term also appears in literature and media to reference Egyptian women or Egyptian culture more broadly.

Transliteration varies; common spellings include Masriyah, Masriyyah, or Masreeyah. There is no widely recognized formal institution or place named Masriyah; when encountered as a proper noun, its meaning is determined by context.