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".
• 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."
• Ada

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

  Associated with motherhood in several African languages.
• Anipe

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

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

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

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

  Not directly linked to African culture or language.
• 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.
• Esi

  Born on Sunday in Akan language from Ghana.
• Fatima

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A Yoruba term from Nigeria, meaning "taste the world".
• 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 36th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 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.