Indian Cat Names

If you want to name your kitten after the great country of India, our Indian cat names are the perfect place to start! We’ve collected ideas inspired by Indian culture, celebrities, food, and more. Some top ideas include Mala, Vijay, Maya, Ravi, and Tara.

Note: These names come from the country of India; if you want American Indian names, check out our Native American cat names.

Top Female Indian Cat Names

As you search for the perfect name for your female cat, look through some of our favorite female Indian cat names.

• Mala
• Kali
• Sona
• Rani
• Prema
• Shanti
• Tara
• Anita
• Bala
• Leela
• Mona
• Pari
• Daya
• Maya
• Nila
• Kavya
• Divya
• Jaya
• Gita
• Radha

Top Male Indian Cat Names

If you’ve got a male cat who deserves an awesome Indian name, check out these ideas:

• Raj
• Arjun
• Ravi
• Hari
• Rahul
• Rishi
• Vijay
• Rohan
• Amit
• Krishna
• Shaan
• Varun
• Ajay
• Anil
• Aman
• Akash
• Nikhil
• Arnav
• Keshav
• Shiv

Indian Location Names

These names take their inspiration from some of the beautiful locations across the country of India.

• Taj – Taj Mahal
• Malabar – Malabar Coast
• Jaipur
• Ladakh
• Kanchen – Kanchenjunga peak
• Hampi – the ancient village Hampi
• Ghat – Western Ghats
• Andaman – Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Kasi – Varanasi/Kasi city
• Coorg – Coorg in Karnataka
• Ranthambore – Ranthambore National Park
• Shimla
• Kovalam – Kovalam Beach
• Ganges – the river Ganges
• Bharat – India’s native name
• Jaisal – based on Jaisalmer
• Manali – Manali in Himachal Pradesh
• Udaipur
• Puri – Puri in Odisha
• Kerala

Indian Food Cat Names

Indian food is loved worldwide, and if you’re a fan as well, why not name your pet after one of these delicious dishes?

• Chai – For the spiced tea
• Masala – Reference to spice mixes
• Saffron – The golden spice
• Samosa – For the popular fried snack
• Naan – For the soft flatbread
• Paneer – For the fresh cheese
• Roti – For the flatbread
• Dosa – For the savory crepe
• Tikka – For the marinated grilled meats
• Pakora – For the fried fritters
• Gulab – For gulab jamun dessert
• Pilaf – For the rice dish
• Tandoori – For the clay oven cooking
• Vindaloo – For the spicy curry dish
• Chutney – For the flavorful sauces
• Tikka – For the grilled meats
• Kashmir – For the region known for spices
• Cardamom – An aromatic spice
• Cumin – A savory spice used in curries
• Pepper – The spicy seasoning
• Turmeric – The vibrant yellow spice
• Garam – Meaning hot and spicy
• Chapati – For the flatbread
• Biryani – For the layered rice dish
• Kebab – For the grilled meat

Nature Ideas

These Indian cat names come from some words that translate to something nature-related.

• Aditi – Mother Nature in Hinduism
• Nala – Lotus flower
• Savitri – Sun god’s daughter
• Bella – Meaning beautiful flower
• Kiran – Ray of light
• Maya – Illusion or magic
• Meena – Precious blue stone
• Sita – Furrow, like fertile soil
• Arun – Sunrise
• Om – Sacred spiritual symbol
• Roshan – Light or brightness
• Sanjay – Victory
• Surya – The sun
• Vishnu – God who protects nature
• Yash – Success, glory
• Arnav – Ocean
• Neel – Blue, the color of Krishna
• Vihaan – Morning dew

Indian Celebrity Names

These ideas come from the stars of TV and movies as well as athletes, musicians, and more.

• Aishwarya – actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
• Indira – Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
• Kalpana – astronaut Kalpana Chawla
• Madhuri – actress Madhuri Dixit
• Mother – Mother Teresa
• Priyanka – actress Priyanka Chopra
• Rani – actress Rani Mukerji
• Saina – badminton player Saina Nehwal
• Sarojini – freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu
• Shabana – actress Shabana Azmi
• Dhoni – cricketer MS Dhoni
• Gandhi – Mahatma Gandhi
• Kapoor – the famous Kapoor family like Raj & Rishi
• Ravi – musician Ravi Shankar
• Salman – actor Salman Khan
• Satyajit – filmmaker Satyajit Ray
• Shah – actor Shah Rukh Khan
• Tagore – poet Rabindranath Tagore
• Tendulkar – cricketer Sachin Tendulkar
• Yash – actor Yash Chopra

Sanskrit Cat Names

• Abha – Splendor or light
• Aditi – Mother of the gods
• Amara – Eternal, immortal
• Ananda – Bliss, joy
• Anushka – ray of light
• Arun – Sunrise
• Bala – Strength, might
• Bandhu – Friend
• Chandra – Moon
• Devi – Goddess
• Dharma – Righteousness, ethics
• Divya – Divine
• Durga – Warrior goddess
• Guru – Teacher, mentor
• Indra – God of rain
• Jaya – Victory
• Kali – Dark, black
• Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth and good luck
• Maya – Illusion, magic
• Nandi – Joyful
• Om – Sacred spiritual symbol
• Parvati – Daughter of the mountain
• Radha – Consort of Krishna
• Raja – King
• Saraswati – Goddess of knowledge
• Shakti – Power, strength
• Sita – Heroine of the Ramayana
• Uma – Splendor, light
• Veda – Knowledge, wisdom
• Yogi – One who practices yoga

Hindi Cat Names

• Aditi – Mother of the gods
• Anand – Happiness, joy
• Bijli – Lightning
• Chandan – Sandalwood
• Deepak – Lamp, light
• Gaurav – Pride, honor
• Heera – Diamond
• Jaya – Victory
• Kali – Dark, black
• Kiran – Ray of light
• Lal – Red
• Madhu – Honey
• Nisha – Night
• Om – Sacred spiritual symbol
• Preeti – Love
• Rajan – King
• Shakti – Power, strength
• Veer – Brave, courageous
• Yash – Fame, glory
• Zeenat – Beauty, ornament
• Aditi – Mother of the gods
• Chikoo – Sweet fruit
• Dheeraj – Patience, composure
• Inaaya – Concern, solicitude
• Neelam – Blue sapphire

Tamil Cat Names

• Anbu – Affection, love
• Bala – Young one
• Chidambaram – A city name
• Devi – Goddess
• Ellai – Young girl
• Iniya – Sweet
• Jeeva – Life
• Kadal – Sea
• Madurai – A city name
• Nila – Moon
• Poonguzhali – Woman rowing a boat
• Raaja – King
• Shakthi – Power, strength
• Thenral – Breeze
• Uthayan – Rising, progress
• Vaanathi – Celestial maiden
• Yazhini – Musical instrument
• Aadhi – Prime, first
• Baghyaraj – King
• Chidambaram – A city name
• Dharani – Earth
• Ezhil – Beauty
• Kavi – Poet
• Maari – Rain
• Nallamma – Good girl

Punjabi Cat Names

• Ajeet – Invincible
• Bhangra – Music/dance style
• Chand – Moon
• Dharam – Righteousness
• Ekam – Oneness
• Gagan – Sky
• Hoshiyaar – Clever
• Iqbal – Prosperity
• Jasmeet – Famous friend
• Kabir – Great
• Lovely – Beautiful
• Manmeet – Mentally strong
• Nimrat – Humble, modest
• Om – Sacred spiritual symbol
• Preeti – Love
• Rabab – A musical instrument
• Sukhwant – Wish for happiness
• Taj – Crown
• Udesh – To arise
• Vichitra – Unique
• Yuvraj – Prince
• Zorawar – Strong, brave

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