Ptahhotep is an ancient Egyptian theophoric name. Notable bearers were: Ptahhotep, vizier of the 5th Dynasty, and purported author of The Maxims of Ptahhotep; Ptahhotep Desher, vizier of the 5th Dynasty; Ptahhotep (Djedkare) vizier of the 5th Dynasty, perhaps brother of the above; Ptahhotep Tjefi, vizier of the 5th Dynasty, grandson of Ptahhotep.