Anubis

Unisex

What does Anubis mean?

Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld; usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal

What's the origin of Anubis?

Egyptian

How is Anubis pronounced?

əˈnuːbɪs

What does it say about you to have a cat named Anubis?

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Some people might say that it suggests that you are a very spiritual person, while others might say that it suggests that you are interested in the afterlife.

Is Anubis a good cat name?

Anubis has more syllables than most cat names, but if you want to make the name shorter, you can always give your cat a nickname. Anubis isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Anubis is found in these categories:

spiritual cat names
spiritual

He's named after an ancient Egyptian god of mummification.

exotic cat names
exotic

Named after Egyptian god, it's unique and mysterious, perfect for feline mystique.

tough cat names
tough

Anubis, ancient Egyptian god, symbolizes protection, strength and bravery.

Popularity

Based on likes, Anubis ranks #201 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Anubis isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Anubis was, over the past 30 days, the 360th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of November 2024, Anubis is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Anubis was viewed 38 times, and liked 2 times.

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Carlos González (San Luis Potosí, Mexico)
Excellent name for me hairy black as the night
November 15, 2023 ◆ Translated

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