37 Malay Cat Names (With Meanings)
Malay cat names (nama kucing) are often plain descriptive words for colour, size and character, plus plenty of local food. Each one is listed with its English meaning.
Below are 37 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Malay Cat Names: the full list
- PisangUnisex
Malay for banana
- KuihFemale
Colourful bite-sized Malay sweets
- CendolUnisex
A cold, sweet coconut dessert
- MawarFemale
Malay for rose
- TompokUnisex
Malay for spotted or patched
- KelabuUnisex
Malay for grey
- SatayMale
Grilled skewers with peanut sauce
- OndeFemale
From onde-onde, small sweet rice balls
- BujangMale
Malay for bachelor
- PuteriFemale
Malay for princess
- SayangFemale
Malay for darling
- AdikUnisex
Malay for little sibling
- AwanUnisex
Malay for cloud
- GarangMale
Malay for fierce
- SambalUnisex
Fiery chilli paste
- KopiMale
Malay for coffee
- ManjaFemale
Malay for affectionate and pampered
- ComelUnisex
Malay for cute
- HitamMale
Malay for black
- BelangMale
Malay for striped
- OyenMale
The Malaysian internet nickname for orange cats
- RendangMale
Rich, dark, slow-cooked Malay curry
- RotiMale
Bread; flat, warm and comforting
- TuahMale
Means luck; also the legendary warrior Hang Tuah
- RajaMale
Malay for king
- PutihUnisex
Malay for white
- KayaFemale
Sweet coconut jam for toast
- KecikUnisex
Malay for small
- AbangMale
Malay for big brother
- MelatiFemale
Malay for jasmine
- DurianMale
Spiky outside, soft inside
- GebuUnisex
Malay for fluffy
- BintangUnisex
Malay for star
- BilisUnisex
From ikan bilis, the tiny anchovies cats steal
- BulanFemale
Malay for moon
- KetupatMale
Rice cake in a woven case
- CempakaFemale
A fragrant cream-yellow flower
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about malay cat names
What is a good name for a cat?
Adik, Mawar and Awan are three strong choices from this list. Adik: malay for little sibling.
How many malay cat names are on this list?
There are 37 names: 14 male, 10 female and 13 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Say the name out loud ten times before you decide. You will be calling it across the house for the next fifteen years. Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound.