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There’s a whole new world of Asian cat names to explore, and they can be as unique as your own personality.
What better way to find the perfect pet cat names for your furry friend than by browsing this list of over 300 Asian cat names with their meanings!
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Here are some of the great cat name ideas inspired by Asian culture and languages. You will get to learn their meanings and how to say the name at the same time!
Japanese Male Cat Names
| Masashi |
righteous aspiration
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| Yasu | peace |
| Hiroshi | generous |
| Jiro | second son |
| Hikaru | light, radiance |
| Youta | great sunlight |
| Yuki |
happiness / snow
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| Takeo | warrior hero |
| Kenta |
large strong, healthy
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| Masayuki |
righteous blessing
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| Satoshi |
wise, fast learner
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| Yoshito |
ceremonial, correct person
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| Sora | sky |
| Nori | to rule |
| Yamato | great harmony |
| Masato |
righteous person
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| Norio | lawful man |
| Masumi | true clarity |
| Taiki |
great radiance, shine
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| Katsu | victory |
| Masayoshi |
righteous, honorable
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| Akihiro |
great brightness
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| Takumi | artisan |
| Junichi |
obedient first son
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| Noboru | ascend, rise |
| Shiro | fourth son |
| Yuji |
heroic second son
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| Kichiro | lucky son |
| Kiyoshi | purity |
| Isamu |
brave, courageous
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| Shinji |
true second son
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| Ryoichi | good first son |
| Makoto | sincere |
| Michi | pathway |
| Akio | bright man |
| Haruto | sun flying |
| Ryo |
refreshing, cool
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| Ren | lotus / love |
| Masa | just / true |
| Aki | bright / autumn |
| Yoshi |
lucky / righteous
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| Akira | bright / clear |
| Yukio | blessed hero |
| Mitsuru | satisfy, full |
| Yoshio | joyful life |
| Tsuyoshi | strong |
| Hideki |
excellent timber trees
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| Toshiaki |
advantageous light
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| Kaoru | fragrance |
| Ayumu |
walk dream, vision
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Japanese Female Cat Names
| Masumi | true clarity |
| Hiro | generous |
| Yuriko | lily child |
| Yuri | lily |
| Naomi |
honest beautiful
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| Asuka |
tomorrow perfume, fragrance
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| Nana | seven |
| Mika |
beautiful fragrance
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| Rina | jasmine |
| Hoshi | star |
| Nao | honest |
| Hoshiko | star child |
| Yukari |
beautiful pear tree
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| Natsuki | summer hope |
| Emi |
beautiful blessing
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| Honoka |
harmony flower
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| Kiko | chronical child |
| Hana | flower |
| Yasuko | child of peace |
| Kazuko |
child of harmony
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| Rin | dignified |
| Hitomi |
pupil of the eye
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| Natsumi |
beautiful summer
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| Yuina | bind together |
| Nobuko |
faithful, trustworthy child
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| Akira | bright / clear |
| Chieko |
child of intelligence, wisdom
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| Tamiko |
child of many beauties
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| Satomi |
beautiful and wise
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| Haruko | spring child |
We have more name ideas from our complete list of Japanese cat names along with their meanings.
Male Cambodian Cat Names
| Rithy |
powerful strength
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| Nimol | flawless |
| Sambath |
great wealth; fortune
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| Anchaly | hand |
| Narin | superior |
| Darany | stars |
| Ponleak |
strength; endurance
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| Sokhom | safe; happy |
| Chakara |
center of energy
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| Pheakdei |
loyalty; honesty
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| Amara | deity |
| Arun | morning sun |
| Vichear |
knowledge or education
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| Acharya |
wonderful; marvelous
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| Akra | letter |
| Chhay |
attractive; charming
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| Sangha | handsome |
| Heng | lucky |
| Kosal | clever; magical |
| Sokun | good smelling |
| Phala | prosperous |
| Kiri | mountain peak |
| Makara | January |
| Atith |
sunny day; Sunday
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| Khean |
type of flute; panpipe
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| Chankrisna |
a sweet-smelling tree
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| Chamroeun | prosperity |
| Kravann |
tiny golden brown flower
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| Montha | charming |
| Sann |
quiet; comfortable
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Female Cambodian Cat Names
| Maly | blossom |
| Malis |
Southeast Asian jasmine
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| Thom |
oldest one; large
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| Nary |
small beautiful bird
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| Sophorn | glamour |
| Chea |
to be well; healthy
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| Saley |
plant used in beer
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| Chanmony |
shines like the moon
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| Leap |
good fortune; success
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| Tola |
born in October
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| Montha | charming |
| Kanya |
beauty; virgin girl
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| Nuon | soft and tender |
| Chariya | good character |
| Reach | beautiful |
| Kolab |
pretty rose flower
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| Rachana |
artistic decoration
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| Kalianne | sweet darling |
| Sourkea | heaven |
| Reaksmey |
shining and sparkling
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| Sophea | clever; wisdom |
| Sraem |
beautiful brown skin
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| Rotha |
beautiful country
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| Pisey |
little darling; beloved
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| Toch |
young one; small
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| Putrea |
Cambodian plum
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| Pheakdei |
loyalty; honesty
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| Davi | angel |
| Sophal | cultivation |
| Srey | girl; feminine |
The Cambodian language is quite interesting and has a lot of good words that can make cat names. You can find more name ideas from our list of Cambodian cat names.
Male Cat Names in Malay
| Kuantan |
The state capital of Pahang, Malaysia
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| Kuching |
A city on the Sarawak River on the island of Borneo in Malaysia
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| Bambang |
a traditional Java term for “Knight”
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| Iskander |
the southernmost city in Peninsular Malaysia
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| Bernam |
For the Bernam River, located between Perak and Selangor
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| Ipoh |
A city in Malaysia located near the Kinta River
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| Agung |
a Malay word for “great.”
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| Mahathir |
For Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s fourth Prime Minister
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| Pasir |
For Pasir Mas, a town and district in northwestern Kelantan in Malaysia
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| Ashraf |
Malay or Arabic term for most noble or most honorable
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Female Cat Names in Malay
| Sari |
is a famous Sanskrit Malay term for “essence”
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| Perlis |
For the Perlis River, located in Perlis, Malaysia
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| Mashuri |
the Malay princess who lived on the island of Langkawi
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| Yuna |
A famous Malaysian singer, songwriter and businesswoman
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| Linggi |
For the Linggi River in Malaysia
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| Sita or Siti |
in Hinduism, she is the goddess of harvest
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| Aishah |
For Aishah Sinclair, an actress and television host from Malaysia
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| Jaya |
For Ampang Jaya, a town in Selangor, Malaysia
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| Ketereh |
A town in Kelantan in Malaysia
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| Sungai |
For Sungai Petani, a town in Kuala Muda District in Kedah, Malaysia
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We have more of these Malay cat names with great meanings that you will love!
Male Filipino Cat Names
| Xander |
People’s defender
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| Horace | Man of time |
| Genesis |
Origin of something It’s also the name of the first book of the Bible.
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| Cesar |
Long thick hair The title was given to Roman emperors.
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| Kevin |
Honorable, upright
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| Rizalino |
Derivative name of Jose Rizal
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| Arnold |
Powerful as an eagle
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| Lester | Safe place |
| Vergel | Best of luck |
| Adrian |
Water, sea, or ocean
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| Yanni |
God is gracious
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| Luntian |
Green in Tagalog
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| Alon | Sea wave |
| Aldo | Old or tall man |
| Akira |
Sunshine or the sun One of the all-time popular male names
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| Mauricio | Moorish |
| Homobono | Gentleman |
| Omar |
Talented speaker This name also has an Arabic and means prosperous
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| Christiano |
Follower of Christ
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| Honesto | Honest person |
| Ryan | Royal descent |
| Crisanto | Golden flower |
| Dakila | Great or huge |
| Arnulfo |
Quick wit and strong as an ox
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| Ulan |
Droplets of rain
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| Melchor | God of light |
| Carlo |
Strong and free
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| Agapito |
Dear, sweetheart A popular name for your baby boy
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| Bagwis | Long wing |
| Jerome | Divine name |
Female Filipino Cat Names
| Cielo |
A beautiful name with meaning of The sky
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| Delila |
Uncommon Filipino girl name the one who weakened
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| Julia |
Soft and downy
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| Dalisay | Pure |
| Amihan |
Northwest wind
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| Luna | The moon |
| Olga | Holy |
| Carmelita | A Little poem |
| Ligaya | Happiness |
| Zina | Shining |
| Imelda | Entire battle |
| Carmela | Garden |
| Ulan |
Rain or first born of twins
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| Mercy | Compassion |
| Rita | Pearl |
| Ula |
Jewel of the sea
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| Daniela |
God is my judge
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| Rebecca |
Soil or to be tied up or beautifully ensnaring
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| Yolanda |
Strength and health
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| Zabrin | River |
| Gilda | Golden |
| Odessa | Long journey |
| Bituin | Moon or Star |
| Belinda | Beautiful |
| Malaya | Free |
| Lualhati |
Peace and tranquility
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| Teresa | Harvester |
| Luningning |
Brightness and brilliance
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| Felicia | Happiness |
| Atarah | Crown |
View more name ideas for cats in our article about Filipino cat names.
Male Vietnamese Cat Names
| Hung | Brave |
| Tu |
Refers to a person who learns quickly and intelligent.
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| Duc |
Virtuous and noble being; fortunate
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| Dinh |
A calm person; stable and peace loving
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| Nguyen |
Derivation, beginning, foundation, source, cause.
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| Danh |
One who cannot be explained; famous
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| Huca |
Hang Up, Call Again (Abbr), A Vietnami name also
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| Lanh |
Good, gentle, the favourable one
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| Hoang |
A mythical Bird; Pheonix
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| Thuan |
He who is tamed
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| Buu |
A person who is a chief
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| Thuy | A friendly man |
| Dhin |
A calm and suitable person; liberal
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| Lap |
An Independent and self-suffient person
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| Hong | Large |
| Dinesha |
A stable and calm individual
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| Hieu |
Respected; Admired; A variant of Hyew
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| Phuoc |
Vietnamese – Blessing; Luck; Fortune; A variant is Phuc
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| Dat |
An accomplished individual
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| Dung |
A brave and compassionate being
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Female Vietnamese Cat Names
| Nhi |
The small one or the tiny one.
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| Thao |
Respectful, obedient
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| Hue |
Hue (Hew) and Cry
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| Diep |
The lover of nature
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| Hoa |
A Type of Flower
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| Linh |
A soul or a spirit
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| Lan |
From Chinesee orchide and mountain mist
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| Bian | Secretive |
| Suong |
She is like a fog
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| Thang | Victorious one |
| Trinh |
One who is pure, virtuous, virgin
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| Cuc |
A flower called Chysanthemum
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| Sen |
Name of Lotus flower
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| Kieu |
Kieu means To be Pretty
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| Duyen |
A charming and graceful person
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| Tien |
A fairy, an angel or a spirit
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| Tho |
She who has a long life
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| Ngoc |
Valuable gem stone or expensive diamond.
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| Thi |
A single woman
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| Huong |
Scent Of The Flower
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You won’t get more suggestions anywhere than our list of complete Vietnamese cat names along with their meanings. It’s always nice to learn a new language.
Male Korean Cat Names
| Chingu | friend |
| Goyohan | quiet |
| Isanghan | weird |
| Kwan | strong |
| Geonjanghan | robust |
| Yu-Jin |
precious, valuable
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| Ho-Seok | strong, heaven |
| Deulpan | field |
| Dubu | tofu |
| Geon | strength |
| Hwaseong | Mars |
| Amseog | rock |
| Haneunim | God |
| Min-Ki | intelligent |
| Seung | winning |
| Namja | man |
| Eodum | dark |
| Makki | the smallest |
| Hyeonmyeonghan | wise |
| Hwan |
shining and bright
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| Min-ho |
brave and heroic
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| Gyosu | professor |
| Him | strength |
| Seulgi | wisdom |
| Shiro | white |
| Hugyeon-In | guardian |
| Bae | inspiration |
| Haenguni | lucky |
| Taeyang | sun |
| Yeo | mildness |
Female Korean Cat Names
| Goyang-I | cat |
| Taeyang | sun |
| Yang-mi | pink |
| Sung | successor |
| Seungliui | victorious |
| Sang | mutual |
| Keulaun | crowned |
| Sook | purity |
| Geolchulhan | illustrious |
| Suni | kindness |
| Hae | ocean |
| Bong Cha | ultimate girl |
| Jin | beautiful |
| Yeong | brave |
| Ganglyeoghan | powerful |
| Beullangka | white |
| Gongjeonghan | fair |
| Eollug | spot |
| In-na |
graceful and delicate
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| Danbi | welcome rain |
| Seung | victory |
| Seoltang | sugar |
| Iseul | dew |
| Ye-Jin |
precious and valuable
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| Young-mi | eternity |
| Kawan | strength |
| Ha-eun |
kindness, mercy
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| Nam-Sun |
pure and honest
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| Insaeng | life |
| Yu-na | to endure |
If you need more name ideas, then feel free to check out the complete list of Korean cat names we made for your pet kitty.
We hope this list of over 300 Asian cat names and their meanings has helped you find the perfect name for your new feline friend.
If not, don’t worry! There are many more options to choose from on our other list of the best 500 Asian cat names.
You can also use these tips when naming other animals like dogs or horses too! What do you think is the most popular Asian cat name?
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