Are you looking for a cool, extremely unique name for your cat? If so, exotic cat names are the way to go.

Sometimes a popular cat name like Bella, Max, Tigger or Chloe just won’t do. Picking exotic cat names means it’s extremely unlikely that someone else will have the same name for their kitten, and it’s also a fun conversation starter to explain how you picked the name and what it means.

The downside is that the name may be difficult to pronounce and you’ll have to explain it to people who meet your cat. However, that’s a small price to pay for a rare, gorgeous cat name.

We’ve created a collection of our favorite 60+ exotic cat names from around the globe along with their traditional means. This is by no means an exhaustive list, so if you have other ideas, please let us know.

Exotic Cat Names with an Asian Flare

Adhira – meaning restless in Sanskrit/Indian
Adita – first root in Sanskrit/Indian
Ahmad – commendable in Arabic
Akemi – beauty in Japanese
Akira – bright in Japanese
Ari – lion in Hebrew
Arun – sun in Burmese
Bala – strength in Sanskrit/Indian
Bao – precious treasure in Chinese
Chantrea – moon in Cambodian
Daiki – great glory in Japanese
Dae-jung – great and vast in Korean
Fairuz – turquoise in Arabic
Haneul – heaving, sky in Korean
Indra – God of rain and thunder in Sanskrit/Indian
Kameko – superior child in Japanese
Kali – black in Hindu
Karima – generous and noble in Arabic
Krishna – dark, black in Sanskrit/Indian
Mukhtar – chosen in Arabic
Myeong –bright and clear in Korean
Priya – love in Sanskrit/Indian
Rangsey – seven colors in Cambodian
Ruwa – beauty in Arabic
Saki – cape in Japanese
Suki – beloved in Japanese

Author: Jessi Klein