Japanese Cat Names
Japanese cat names make a great choice if you are looking for an original cat name. What is a good Japanese name? That depends on what you’re looking for.
You can find short names, long names, cute names, and more. Japanese names have a unique beauty in and of themselves. But they become even more special once you know their meaning. Take a look at the list below (each name is followed by its meaning in Japanese), maybe you find the perfect Japanese cat name for your kitty.  Japanese cat names for girl cats Aiko – Love child Aimi– Lovely beauty Amaya– Night rain Asami – Morning beauty Aya – Colorful, design Ayaka – Color-flower Chie - Wisdom Chika – Scattered flowers Cho - Butterfly Eiko – Eternal child Emi – Beautiful blessing Eri – Blessed gift Haruki – Springtime tree Hideko – Splendid child Hikari - Radiance Hiromi – Abundant beauty Hoshi - Star Hotaru - Firefly Kei – Blessed, lucky Keiko – Blessed child Kyoko – Child of the city Mai – Dance Masako – Elegant child Mi – Beauty Michi – Pathway Midori – Green Miki – Beautiful princess Naoko – Esteemed child Nori – Ceremony, regalia Noriko – Law child Rei – Spirit Reiko – Lovely child Ryoko – Bright child Saki – Blossom Sayuri – Lily Sora – Sky Yoko – Sunny child Yori – Public servant Yoshie – Beautiful river
Japanese names for male cats Akihiko – Bright prince Akihiro – Big glory Akira – Bright Dai – Great Daiki – Great glory Daisuke – Great helper Hideki – Splendid opportunity Hideo – Splendid man Hiroki – Abundant joy Hiroshi – Generous, prosperous Hisashi – Long-lived Hisoka– Reserved Ichiro – First son Isamu – Courage Isao – Honor, merit Jiro – Second son Jun - Obedient Juro – Tenth son Katsumi – Self-controlled Katsuo – Victorious child Katsuro – Victorious son Ken – Healthy, strong Kenji – Healthy son Kin – Gold Kioshi – Pure Koji – Shining second son Kuro – Ninth son Makoto – Sincere, true Masaaki – True brightness Masaki – Flourishing tree Michio – Man in the right path Minoru – Truth Mitsuo – Shining man Nao – Docile Nobu – Faith Norio – Man of law Shin – Belief Shiro – Fourth son Sho– To fly
Unisex Japanese names for cats Aki – Autumn, bright Akira – Bright, clear Aoi – Blue Haru – Sun, sunlight Hikaru – Radiance Hiro – Abundant Hisoka – Reserved Kaede – Maple Ko – Happiness Kohaku – Amber Kou – Happiness, peace Kyo– Apricot Madoka – Circle, flower Masa – Correct, splendid Masumi– Clarity Mitsuru – Full Naoki – Docile tree Nobu -Faith Shig – Luxuriant
I hope you enjoyed going through this list. Maybe you will find the right Japanese name for your cat? I’ll be adding more Japanese cat names, so keep checking back. And for more additional cat name inspiration, check the links below.
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