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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• Abdullah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Not directly linked to African culture or language.
• Bassel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Derived from Swahili, meaning handsome.
• Isis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Derived from Arabic, commonly used in North African communities.

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.