Top 200+ Malay Cat Names: Meanings of Malaysia's Popular Cat Names

Malaysia has always been a country that is known for its love of cats.

This is why it should come as no surprise that there are hundreds of Malay cat names to choose from!

Besides these, Malay cat names also have meanings behind them – this way you can find the perfect name for your furry friend.

In this article, we will list over 200 Malay cat names and their meanings. Whether you want a hardy name like “Ciplak” or something more feminine like “Mata,” we’ve got you covered!

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Boy Malay Cat Names

Girl Malay Cat Names

Here are the best Malay cat names for both boy and girl cats.

Boy Malay Cat Names

Umar	Umar is a variant of ‘Omar’ and means flourishing.
Zaka	Sagacity, honesty, or intelligence.
Ishtiqal	Independence, or sovereignty
Iyaan	Time, era, epoch.
Reehab	Vastness or wideness.
Arhaa	Calm or serene.
Ahmad	Much praised
Idrak	To comprehend, or to understand.
Haruun	Warrior lion
Sulung	First or eldest.
Panjang	Malay word, meaning long.
Bisaam	One who is always smiling.
Fuaad	Heart or conscience.
Zahabia	Golden, or made of gold.
Usama	Lion, one who is as brave as lion.
Junada	Helper, warrior or soldier.
Ahkam	One who is extremely wise, decisive, and just.
Khilaal	Friendship, companionship.
Ghazaar	Etiquette, or manners
Budiharto	One who is wise with the wealth.
Khajeer	Beauty and elegance.
Awang	The eldest son
Mudassir	Clothed, or enveloped in garments.
Reheeq	One who is smart, handsome or elegant.
Aati	The one who is generous.
Waase	One of the attributes of Allah.
Wathiq	One who is sure and certain.
Ayyash	Long lived
Iffaan	Time, season or weather.
Mizn	White cloud, or rain-bearing cloud
Haissam	A sharp sword.
Taish	Moderation
Samsam	A sharp sword
Adiputera	First son or first prince.
Aayiz	Replacement
Johan	skilled or champion.
Sabtu	Malay word for Saturday.
Zayana	One who adorns and beautifies something, adorner.
Istiqlal	Sovereignty, or independence. A variant of Ishtiqal.
Nijat	Salvation, or success
Aaaqil	One who is wise and intelligent.
Ishraq	Sunrise or day break.
Mohamed	Reliable, always worthy of trust and belief
Aafaaq	Horizons
Sabit	Firmly in place, or unshakeable.
Zakawat	Intelligence, or sharp mindedness
Aqsad	Achiever, goal-setter
Yaqeen	Certainty, or lack of doubt
Tenuk	Tapir
Nor	Sparkle or illumination.

Muzakir	One who reminds people of Allah.
Aryan	Beyond anyone’s strength
Afan	Growth and progress
Teruna	One who is youthful
Wadd	One of the five idols worshiped by Noah’s people.
Atheer	a person of high status and good qualities.
Hazer	Ready or prepared.
Barzin	Name of a character in Shahnameh.
Waliyudeen	Supporter of the Faith.
Afsah	An eloquent man.
Mishkat	A shelf to put the lanterns on.
Jebat	Malay word for musk.
Fehmeed	One who is wise and intelligent.
Perwira	Hero or officer.
Putera	Son or prince
Zuljalal	One who is blessed with might and glory.
Bujang	Bachelor
Iesa	Name of a Muslim prophet.
Aswab	The one who is best.
Firash	Perceptiveness, Ingenuity
Taseen	Acclaim or appreciation.
Tuah	Luck or fortune
Bintang	Star
Zulkifl	Name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran.
Kechik	Small or little
Saqabat	One who is in perfect health.
Muda	A young boy.
Sibbt	Grand child
Aqil	A gifted intelligent being who is wise and reasonable
Zikri	Remembrance
Wasfi	One who is worthy of praise, and worthy of speaking about.
Aadam	Malay version of Adam, meaning ‘father of mankind’.
Qazzafi	Wide, spacious, extensive.
Wifaq	Harmony, unity, amiability.
Raahim	One who is compassionate, kind and merciful.
Megat	Malay word meaning great.
Slamet	Peace and security
Hatar	Falcon or eagle.
Muzn	A variant of Mizn, meaning white cloud.
Wadood	Lover or friend.
Sineen	One who is beautiful and radiant.
Yusuf	God increases in piety, power and influence
Ajiad	One who is noble, generous and gracious.
Hadees	Speech or dialogue of the almighty.
Zaafer	Helper, or assistant
Adam	Man, earth
Sayfudin	The sword of Faith
Maymuun	One who is blessed, thriving, prosperous.
Sannan	A daring person, one who is fearless and dauntless.

Girl Malay Cat Names

Kuntum	Flower bud
Azarnoush	Right in faith
Rosemah	One who is as beautiful as a rose.
Mannal	Attainment, or achievement
Alicia	Of Noble Birth
Muminah	Feminine believer
Waleeya	Supporter, caretaker, companion.
Ibrat	Wisdom to learn from experience.
Aeni	Original, pure, and true
Sajaf	Veil or cover.
Jana	Man; People; One who is a kind human being
Hapsah	Gathering
Shanzey	Diamond
Tempawan	Malay word for forge or weld.
Surintan	Queen or diamond
Esah	Alive
Ihkam	Excellence, or mastery,
Rabihaat	Winners, acquirers
Melur	Jasmine flower
Rufqa	Something that gives benefit.
Zamrud	Malay word for emerald.
Kasih	Love
Ibhar	Open like the ocean
Wadida	One who is loving, and affectionate.
Adiputeri	First daughter or princess
Wathiqa	Certain, sure, confident
Amaal	Hopes and expectations.
Rabihah	Winner, achiever.
Qiraat	Recitation of the Quran.
Mubdia	One who is smart, creative and innovative.
Imen	Faith or belief
Tijah	Malay form of Khadija, meaning premature child.
Rabwah	Highland or hilly area.
Maeen	Spring of water
Aatiya	Giver.
Suriani	Sun
Mahia	Life and earth
Zaituna	Olive tree
Sonbol	Ear of wheat, ear of corn.
Aayizah	Replacement
Izzati	Respect, honor, prestige.
Abaasa	Lioness
Jazaa	Recompense, reward for good deeds.
Ajaar	Reward
Soroushi	Happiness
Sidratul	Cedar of the farthest point.
Zulla	Shade, especially the shade of trees.
Mubaraka	Blessed, sacred, and blissful.
Aidan	Little and Fiery
Marjia	Desired, desirable, wished for
Jenab	Malay form of Zaynab, meaning a father’s precious jewel.

Puspawati	Female flower
Wasiya	One who is gracious, patient, and powerful.
Wisama	Beauty, attractiveness.
Teratai	Lotus, water lily
Samyan	Singular, unique, incomparable,
Ibtisama	Smile
Latipah	One who is gentle and kind.
Delima	Ruby or pomegranate
Afeen	Forgiveness or one of a forgiving nature.
Maeena	One who takes care of others.
Raqeema	One who is intelligent and perceptive
Zamira	Lean, and fit
Joyah	Malay form of Zoya, meaning life.
Aishah	A wife of Islamic prophet Mohammed
Maarib	End goals
Suleika	It was the name of wife of the king of Egypt.
Arwaa	Softness, lightness
Indeela	Like a nightingale.
Sophia	She who posesses great knoledge and wisdom
Uswah	Brightness, or ray
Mahsuri	The great queen
Tembam	One who is chubby and plump.
Dinihari	Dawn
Cahaya	Light or radiance.
Siti	A woman of noble qualities
Mawiza	Guidance, admonition, word of encouragement.
Aafiyat	Health, freedom from illness.
Nayla	A winner, one who go ahead to get everything
Wardda	Rose flower.
Mabrura	A pious girl or woman who is accepted by Allah.
Puteri	Daughter or princess
Hannah	Grace, Favour
Kembang	Flower, or blossom
Wasfia	Worthy of praise
Anoud	Brave, strong and courageous.
Tipah	One who is gentle and kind. A form of Latipha.
Cik	Malaya word for Miss.
Taqdees	Pure, sanctity and holiness.
Seniya	One who is praiseworthy
Zaheera	Plant that has flowered.
Sajjal	Nice, fine, beautiful, well-arranged
Tasmia	To mention the name of Allah.
Nazra	Glow and happiness of a person’s face.
Maryam	Our lady
Zumar	Groups, throngs of people
Bunga	Flower
Arianna	Very Holy Woman
Sanabel	Plant ears, plant spikes, ears of wheat.
Mayang	Palm blossom
Masayu	Gold or golden.
Khatijah	A name generally given to premature child.

If you’re on the hunt for a name that’s fitting, we’ve got over 200 of other Asian cat names with meanings.

Some are more popular than others but all have their own meanings and origins in Malaysian culture. You can find everything from cats who love to cuddle (Kucing) to ones with lightning speed (Cahaya).

And if none of these sounds like your cat, check out this article about how every single letter has its own meaning when it comes to naming our furry friends!