Bastet
What does Bastet mean?
Goddess of protection and joy.
What's the origin of Bastet?
Egyptian
How is Bastet pronounced?
/ˈbæstɛt/
What does it say about you to have a cat named Bastet?
Bastet is a goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology who is associated with cats. She is often depicted as a woman with the head of a cat, or with the body of a lioness, and is often associated with protection and magic.
Is Bastet a good cat name?
Bastet has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Bastet isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!
Bastet is found in these categories:
gothic
Ancient Egyptian goddess, she's mysterious, dark, and linked to the supernatural.
spiritual
She's an ancient Egyptian goddess symbolizing protection, love, and joy.
Popularity
Based on likes, Bastet ranks #398 with users of MeowNames.com.
Naming your cat Bastet isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Bastet was, over the past 30 days, the 1655th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.
As of November 2024, Bastet 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.
We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.
In the past week, Bastet was viewed 21 times, and liked 2 times.
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