African Cat Names

If you're fascinated by the rich and diverse cultures of Africa, this list of African cat names will leap out at you. Perfect for those who admire the continent's vast heritage, this category offers names that are as unique and beautiful as Africa itself.

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• Abdallah

  Common in Arabic-speaking regions of Africa, meaning "servant of God".
• Abdullah

  Common in Swahili-speaking regions due to Islamic influence.
• Abeni

  Derived from Yoruba language, means "we asked for her, and behold, we got her".
• Abiba

  Derived from African origins, signifies "born after grandmother's death."
• Abiola

  Derived from Yoruba language, signifies "born in honor, wealth".
• Abrafo

  Abrafo is a Ghanaian name meaning "warrior" or "executioner".
• Ada

  Associated with Nigerian Igbo, meaning "first daughter".
• Addo

  Associated with Akan people, meaning king or great one in Twi language.
• Adisa

  Derived from Yoruba, signifies "one who makes others happy".
• Aicha

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North and West African communities.
• Alkebu-lan

  Ancient name for Africa used by indigenous Moors, Nubians, and Ethiopians.
• Amara

  Derived from Igbo language, meaning "grace" in Nigeria.
• Amari

  Derived from African-Yoruban, meaning "strength", commonly used in Nigeria.
• Amma

  Associated with motherhood in several African languages.
• Amogelang

  Derived from Tswana language, meaning "the one who is thankful".
• Anipe

  Associated with Egyptian origin, meaning "daughter of the Nile."
• Arno

  Not directly linked to African culture or language.
• Ayaan

  Derived from Somali, meaning "lucky" or "bright" in African culture.
• Bamidele

  Derived from Yoruba language, meaning "follow me home".
• Bassel

  No connection between Bassel and African culture or language exists.
• Bongani

  Derived from Zulu language, meaning "be grateful or thankful".
• Breonna

  Derived from an African language, symbolizing nobility and strength.
• Cairo

  Capital of Egypt, reflects African history, architecture, and Arabic language.
• Chantelle

  Derived from Bantu language, meaning "to sing" or "song".
• Chidinma

  A popular Igbo name from Nigeria meaning "God is beautiful".
• Chinua

  A Nigerian origin, meaning "God fights for me" in the Igbo language.
• Cleopatra

  She was an Egyptian queen, and Egypt is in Africa.
• Cornell

  No direct connection between Cornell and African culture or language exists.
• Dakar

  Capital city of Senegal, hosts famous off-road endurance race.
• Dakarai

  Originates from Zimbabwe, meaning "rejoice" in the Shona language.
• Denzel

  Derived from a surname of Cornish origin, not directly African-related.
• Destiny

  Not directly linked to African culture or language.
• Dzigbode

  Associated with Ewe language and culture in West Africa.
• Ebony

  Associated with a dark wood native to Africa, often used in art.
• Efua

  Derived from Akan language, commonly used in Ghana on Friday births.
• Elijah

  Common in African-American communities due to biblical influence.
• Esi

  Born on Sunday in Akan language from Ghana.
• Essam

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North African countries.
• Fatima

  Popular in African Muslim communities due to Islamic influence.
• Fela

  Associated with Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, symbolizing African resistance.
• Femi

  Derived from Yoruba, meaning "love me" or "marry me" in Nigeria.
• Gabrielle

  No direct connection between Gabrielle and African culture or language.
• Gayle

  No direct connection between Gayle and African culture or language.
• Grady

  Derived from an Irish surname, not connected to African culture or language.
• Hadiza

  A popular female name originating from the Hausa language in Africa.
• Hakim

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North and East Africa.
• Hasana

  Derived from Swahili, meaning "goodness" or "kindness" in African culture.
• Hasani

  Derived from Swahili, meaning handsome.
• Ime

  Derived from Nigerian Igbo language, meaning "patience" or "time".
• Isis

  Ancient Egyptian goddess associated with health, marriage, and wisdom.
• Izaak

  No connection between the name Izaak and African culture or language.
• Izara

  Derived from Swahili, symbolizing God's promise or pledge.
• Jabulani

  Means "rejoice" in Zulu, a South African language.
• Jawara

  Jawara is a common male name in West Africa, meaning "peaceful one".
• Kaikura

  Derived from Swahili, symbolizing power and strength.
• Kamogelo

  Derived from Tswana language, meaning "acceptance" or "welcome" in English.
• Katlego

  Means "success" in Tswana, a language spoken in Southern Africa.
• Kehinde

  Second-born twin in Yoruba culture, Nigeria.
• Keisha

  Derived from Swahili, often associated with African-American heritage.
• Khadija

  Commonly used in Swahili-speaking regions, originating from Arabic.
• Khalid

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North and East Africa.
• Kiara

  Derived from Swahili, meaning "first ray of sun".
• Kofi

  Born on Friday according to Akan tradition in Ghana.
• Lethabo

  Derived from Sotho language, meaning joy or happiness.
• Mahmoud

  Common in North Africa, derived from Arabic meaning "praiseworthy".
• Malik

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in African Muslim communities.
• Mandla

  Derived from African languages, signifies "power" or "strength".
• Mariama

  Derived from West African languages, often used in Muslim communities.
• Marli

  Derived from Swahili, meaning strong and beautiful.
• Masego

  Means "blessings" in Tswana language, commonly used in Southern Africa.
• Monifa

  Derived from Yoruba language, meaning "I am lucky".
• Moustafa

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North African countries.
• Mpho

  A common unisex name in Southern Africa, meaning "gift" in Tswana.
• Nabil

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North African communities.
• Nakia

  Derived from Swahili, meaning pure and faithful, often used in Africa.
• Nandipha

  Derived from Xhosa language, meaning "one who brings light or happiness".
• Nevaeh

  Nevaeh has no connection to African culture or language.
• Nia

  Derived from Swahili, signifies "purpose" in Kwanzaa celebrations.
• Nila

  Derived from Swahili, meaning "successful" or "one who succeeds".
• Nilo

  Derived from "Nile", a significant river in Africa.
• Oratile

  A common name in Botswana, meaning "he/she loves" in Setswana language.
• Palesa

  Means "flower" in Sotho language, commonly used in South Africa.
• Puleng

  A common female name in Sotho language, meaning "in the rain".
• Raffiel

  No clear connection between Raffiel and African culture or language exists.
• Ramses

  Associated with ancient Egyptian pharaohs, reflecting African history.
• Sade

  Derived from Yoruba language, meaning honor confers a crown.
• Sbusiso

  Derived from Zulu language, meaning blessing or to bless.
• Shakir

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in African Muslim communities.
• Siphesihle

  Derived from Zulu language, meaning "we are beautiful" in English.
• Sipho

  A common male name in Zulu, meaning "gift".
• Siyabonga

  A Zulu term from South Africa, meaning "we are grateful."
• Taiwo

  A Yoruba term from Nigeria, meaning "taste the world".
• Tariq

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North African communities.
• Tau

  Associated with Sotho language, meaning "lion" in Southern Africa.
• Teboho

  A common male name in Sotho language, meaning "we are grateful".
• Thabisa

  Derived from Xhosa language, meaning "to bring joy".
• Thandiwe

  Derived from Nguni languages, meaning "loved one" in Zulu and Xhosa.
• Thulani

  Derived from Zulu language, meaning "be quiet" or "be comforted".
• Tshepiso

  Derived from the Sotho language, meaning "promise" in Southern Africa.
• Tsholofelo

  Derived from Setswana language, meaning "hope" in Southern African culture.
• Zahair

  Derived from Swahili, meaning "bright" or "shining".
• Zari

  Associated with Swahili, meaning "golden" or "beautiful girl".
• Zola

  Zola is a Zulu word meaning "stay calm" or "tranquil".
• Zuberi

  Means "strong" in Swahili, a language widely spoken in East Africa.

African Cat Names currently rank in 32nd place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, african cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.