150 Best Ancient Egyptian Cat Names and Meanings

Are you in love with your new kitten but don’t have a name yet? Cats provide lots of inspiration based on their character and appearance. We’ll start off our list of Egyptian cat names with ones that recognize their awesome character:

Male Egyptian Cat Names:

1. Khalid- Says immortal and is from the Egyptian origin.
2. Akil- The name meaning is smart or clever.
3. Abasi- Is an Persian name which means serious.
4. Amun- An ancient Egyptian God.
5. Aten- The name means sun or white light.
6. Horus- Protector of Egypt.
7. Bacchus- Latin for one that shouts.
8. Balbina- latin for one who is strong.
9. Cara- Italian for Baby.
10. Cary- Means honesty.
11. Lucas- Latin for one who illuminates.
12. Magna- Means large or strong. It is a unisex name.
13. Mercury- God of trade.
14. Orson- Is a Latin origin name meaning little bear.
15. Xerxes- The great king of Persia.

Female Egyptian Cat Names:

16. Dalila- Is an Egyptian name meaning sweet.
17. Hasina- Means lover.
18. Kamilah- Is an Egyptian for perfect.
19. Aziza- Is an Egyptian name which means precious.
20. Balbina- Is Latin for strong.
21. Beatrice- A funny Latin name for one who brings joy.
22. Gazelle- Means graceful.
23. Madonna- Is Latin for my lady.
24. Magna- Is a unisex cat name meaning large.
25. Pearl- Precious jewel, a white one.
26. Precious- Latin for a darling or a loved one.
27. Rosalind- Name for the one with great beauty.
28. Ruby- Is a Latin jewel, a name given to a valued cat. Valentina is a Latin name that means healthy and strong.
29. Valeria- The name was popular in ancient Egypt means strong and vigorous.

Egyptian Cat God Names

• Bastet – Goddess of home, fertility, and protection.
• Ra (Re) – Sun god, symbolizing power and warmth.
• Anubis – God of mummification and the afterlife.
• Sekhmet – Lioness-headed goddess of war and healing.
• Thoth – God of wisdom, writing, and magic.
• Isis – Goddess of magic, motherhood, and fertility.
• Horus – Falcon-headed god, symbolizing sky and kingship.
• Bast – Protective goddess, often depicted with a lioness head.
• Osiris – God of the afterlife and resurrection.
• Maat – Goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order.
• Khnum – God of the source of the Nile River.
• Auset (Aset) – An alternative name for Isis, meaning “throne.”
• Amun – God of creation, air, and invisibility.
• Khepri – Scarab beetle god, symbolizing transformation.
• Anuket – Goddess of the Nile, represented with a headdress of ostrich feathers.
• Neith – Goddess of war and hunting, often associated with weaving.
• Seshat – Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and writing.
• Sobek – Crocodile god of the Nile, associated with fertility and protection.
• Aker – Lion god, guardian of the sunrise and sunset.
• Maahes – Lion-headed god of war.

Egyptian Cat Goddess Names

• Bastet – Goddess of home, fertility, and protection.
• Sekhmet – Lioness-headed goddess of war and healing.
• Isis – Goddess of magic, motherhood, and fertility.
• Bast – Protective goddess, often depicted with a lioness head.
• Maat – Goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order.
• Auset (Aset) – An alternative name for Isis, meaning “throne.”
• Anuket – Goddess of the Nile, represented with a headdress of ostrich feathers.
• Neith – Goddess of war and hunting, often associated with weaving.
• Seshat – Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and writing.
• Hathor – Goddess of love, music, and motherhood.

Egyptian Black Cat Names

• Anubis – God of mummification and the afterlife.
• Keket – Primordial goddess of darkness.
• Khepri – Scarab beetle god, symbolizing transformation.
• Sekhmet – Lioness-headed goddess of war and healing.
• Set – God of chaos and storms.
• Amunet – Goddess of mystery and the hidden.
• Nephthys – Goddess of mourning and the dead.
• Apophis – Serpent deity of chaos and darkness.
• Obsidian – Dark, glossy black volcanic glass.
• Shadow – Evoking the essence of darkness.

Egyptian Calico Cat Names

• Mafdet – Goddess of protection and justice.
• Isis – Goddess of magic, motherhood, and fertility.
• Bastet – Goddess of home, fertility, and protection.
• Hathor – Goddess of love, music, and motherhood.
• Nekhbet – Vulture goddess, protector of Upper Egypt.
• Mehenet – Protective serpent goddess.
• Khonsu – God of the moon and time.
• Amunet – Goddess of mystery and the hidden.
• Nut – Sky goddess, symbolizing the cosmos.
• Calypso – Nymph or goddess of concealment and hidden beauty.

Exotic Egyptian Cat Names

• Asim – Meaning “guardian” in Arabic.
• Zaina – Arabic for “beautiful” or “gorgeous.”
• Akila – Swahili for “intelligent” or “wise.”
• Sphinx – Named after the iconic Egyptian statue.
• Amara – Meaning “eternal” or “immortal” in Arabic.
• Rameses – Named after the ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
• Jamil – Arabic for “handsome” or “graceful.”
• Zephyr – Referring to a gentle, exotic breeze.
• Nefertiti – Named after the Egyptian queen.
• Kahina – Arabic for “priestess” or “prophetess.”