100 Best Egyptian Mau Cat Names For Both Male And Female Cats

There’s a lot of thought that goes into naming a new pet. You want something that is unique, but also meaningful.

If you’re looking for the perfect name for your Egyptian Mau cat, you’re in luck!

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best names inspired by Egyptian history and mythology. So take a look and see if one of these names is perfect for your new feline friend.

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1 Male Egyptian Mau Cat Names

2 Female Egyptian Mau Cat Names

Male Egyptian Mau Cat Names

Names	Meanings
Mosaad	Name your cat after the famous professional squash player Omar Mosaad
Sharif	A wonderful Arabic name for your majestic cat
Osis	An ideal name for a quiet cat who likes to be alone
Cyrus	Cyrus the Great, famous for freeing Jewish captives in Babylon makes a perfect name for your brave cat
Ismail	A name of Arabic origin meaning ‘God will hear us’ fits a faithful cat
Narmie	Name your cat after the lovely song ‘Gar Gynda Narmi’
Moonstruck	A lovely name for a cat who you love dearly
Giza	Name your cat after this historical city in Egypt famous for its pyramids and the Sphinx
Pharaoh	The famous ancient Egyptian King
Darius	An intelligent and majestic cat named after the Persian King, Darius the Great
Nile	The longest river which has provided Egypt with fertile land, fits a victorious cat
Zaki	An ideal name for your intelligent Egyptian cat
Bubu	An ideal name for a cheerful and lively cat
Thor	A strong and confident God of thunder game based on the movie Thor
Babu	A lovely name for your respectable cat
Bambooka	Name your cat after a weapon made by Captain Kirt to fight monsters in the television series Star Trek
Rameses	Name your cat after these iconic rulers of Egypt
Den	The fourth king in Egypt’s first dynasty suits an innovative and creative cat
Omar	A name of Arabic origin meaning long-lived, perfect for your cat who has lived for long
Tut	For your cat who never shares named after the Egyptian king who was buried in tiny tomb full of treasure
Taha	An ideal name for an innocent cat with Egyptian roots
Sphinx	A mythical creature with body of lion and head of a king which symbolizes wisdom and strength, sounds like a unique name for your wise and courageous cat
Hobbs	Name your cat after the famous action film Hobbs&Shaw
Majesty	Call him ‘your majesty!’ and he’ll come running
Moses	The great prophet who liberated Israelites from Egypt
Ramose	An ancient Egyptian prince of the eighteenth Dynasty
Thabit	Give this name to a calm but strong Egyptian cat
Geb	This mythical Egyptian god of earth whose laughter creates earthquakes makes a great name for an Egyptian wild cat
Toshka	A name to give your resourceful cat after the Egypt’s Toshka Lake created in Sahara desert
Mido	Name your athletic cat after this famous Egyptian footballer
Arty	This names reminds you of the ancient Egyptian sculptures and paintings
Pepi	Name your cat after the sixth Dynasty king of Egypt, Pepi II Neferkare
Kebab	A delicious meat dish for your favorite brown cat
Mayhem	Consider this name for your wild Egyptian cat who’s always disorganizes your house causing havoc
Manu	The Egyptian sun god sets in the land of Manu every evening
Narny	An ideal name for a mischievous Egyptian cat who likes to snatch items ways from other pets
Luxor	This name reminds you of the city of ruined temples in Egypt
Ghali	Give this Arabic name to a cat who’s so dear to you
Ash	Name your cat after the Egyptian God of oases and vineyard of the western Nile Delta
Ramy	Name your lovely cat after the television series Ramy
Seth	The Egyptian god of chaos and desert; Osiris’s brother
Ra	Name him after the Egyptian sun god responsible for life, warmth and light
Maya	The third most powerful man in ancient Egypt who was also a treasurer and in charge of overseeing the palace
Shabana	Name your cat after the famous Egyptian Squash player Amr Shabana
Aha	For your brave and victorious cat who loves fighting, named after the first Egyptian pharaoh
Rami	Lovely name coned from the award winning actor Rami Said Malek
Sparta	An ancient city in Greece famous for its powerful army, a fitting name for a brave and victorious cat
Matrix	Name your cat after this science fiction movie The Matrix
Shenti	Consider this name for your long-haired Egyptian cat
Hapy	For a lovely cat named after the ancient Egyptian god of Nile

Female Egyptian Mau Cat Names

Names	Meanings
Couscous	For the love of this North African dish, name your cat Couscous
Mariam	An ideal name for a wild and bitter cat
Natalie	For your joyous and lively cat born or adopted during Christmas
Isis	Name your cat after the famous Egyptian deity and mother of Egyptian god Horus
Berenice	A lovely name to give your brave and victorious Egyptian cat
Mesi	Means water, a fitting name for an adventurous cat who likes to play with water
Laila	Consider this name for your kitty who was born at night
Kiki	An ideal name for a cat who has given you a new lease of life
Heba	A name of choice for a gracious and faithful cat, it means God’s gift
Alexandria	The capital of ancient Egypt is a great name for your protective cat
Tallulah	A lovely name for your Egyptian cat who loves you immensely
Majestic	A top of the list name for a cat with prudent and graceful moves who loves attention
Memphis	Name your cat after the ancient capital city of Lower Egypt, home of the pyramid of Giza
Kiya	One of the wives of Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten, fits a homely Egyptian cat
Anika	Consider this name for your graceful beautiful cat
Bari	Perfect name for your innocent young cat
Aya	Name her after the ancient Egyptian queen of the thirteenth Dynasty
Doria	An ideal name for a brave Egyptian cat
Babi	A name of choice for your wild and aggressive Egyptian cat
Laziza	Name your cat after this Egyptian favorite exotic dish
Selma	A lovely name for an honest cat with Egyptian roots
Cleopatra	Name your graceful cat after the last active queen of the Ptolemaic kingdom of Egypt
Thema	Refers to a queen in Egypt, give your cat this majestic name and she’ll adore your forever!
Meriam	A name of choice for a beautiful cat derived from the Egyptian beauty queen Meriam George who won 2005 Miss Egypt pagent
Shani	A name of choice for your graceful cat
Midnight	An ideal name to give to a calm black Egyptian cat
Fifi	This wonderful name reminds you of your cat’s unconditional affection
Hala	An ideal name for an Egyptian cat with a shiny coat
Suez	A seaport city in Egypt harboring the most important trade link provided by Suez Canal, sounds like a cute name for a cat
Maffy	A cute name for your hardworking Egyptian feline
Sunni	Name your cat after the largest Islamic denomination
Zahra	Means flower in Arabic fits your gentle and beautiful Egyptian cat
Imi	Consider this name for your cheerful cat who you adore
Carmi	Refers to orchard, a fitting name for a beautiful wild cat
Ilona	For your beautiful feline who brings lots of happiness to your life
Dalila	A wonderful name for your gentle friend
Di	A name of choice for your swift cat who loves hunting
Tia	Name your loyal cat after a famous ancient Egyptian princess during the nineteenth dynasty
Egypt	This name reminds you of the great pyramids and the Egyptian pharaoh
Pashu	Name your cat after this mythical story book about animals
Dorothea	A name of Greek origin meaning gift of god, fits a gracious cat
Pandora	An ideal name for a curious cat you received as a gift
Farida	A lovely name for a cat whose beauty is unmatched
Nadine	A lovely name for a trustworthy cat
Tati	Name her after a beautiful Egyptian queen from the fourteenth Dynasty
Sheba	Name your intelligent and curious cat after the queen of Egypt and Ethiopia who visited King Solomon
Cairo	Name your virtuous cat after the modern Capital city of Egypt
Layla	This name reminds you of the love story between Layla and Qays
Bes	This name means bringer of joy, a wonderful name for an Egyptian who makes you smile

So there you have it, a comprehensive guide to Egyptian Mau cat names. If you’re still scratching your head over what to name your new feline friend, hopefully, this list of Egyptian cat names will provide some inspiration.