If you’re looking for Asian names for female cats I’ve put together a list of some of the most interesting, best sounding, meaningful, magical, and of course cute names for you to choose from!
Using words and names that are Korean, Japanese, Chinese, or from any of the other regions in Asia can give your cat a unique and interesting name.
Let’s face it, there are a lot of common names used in the Western world for kittens and cats, and a lot of them sound boring compared to Asian names.
Take a look through the list below, I hope you find the perfect name for your kitten/cat!
Asian Names for Female Cats with Their Meanings
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with A
Akiko – Bright Child
Aiko – Child of Love
Asami – Morning Beauty
Ayame – Iris
Ayano – Of Color
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with B
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with C
Ceiko – Splendor
Chie – Blessed with Wisdom
Chika – Blessed with Intellect
Chitose – Thousand Years
Chiyo – Thousand Generations
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with D
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with E
Elko – Noble
Elmi –
Emi – Beautiful and Blessed
Etsuko – Joy Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with F
Fujiko – Child of Wisteria
Fumi – History
Fumino – History
Fumiko – Child of Beauty
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with G
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with H
Hana – Flowers
Haru – Spring Child
Hideko – Child of Excellence
Hiroe – Benefit
Hisako – Long Life
Hiroko – Child of Generosity
Hitomi – Pupil of the Eye
Honoka – Harmonious Flower
Hoshiko – Star Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with I
Ichiko – First Child
Ikuko – Raised Child
Itsumi – Outstanding
Izumi – Fountain of Joy
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with J
Jitsuko – Truth/Kind Child
Junko – Obedience Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with K
Kamiko – Superior Child
Kaori – Fragrance
Kazumi – Beautiful
Kazuko – Harmonious Child
Kiko – Glad
Kimi – Beautiful/Noble
Kiyomi – Pure/Holy
Kotono – Harp
Kuriko – Village Child
Kyo – United
Kyoko – Mirror
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with L
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with M
Madoka – Round
Maki – True Hope
Makoto – Sincere
Mami – Beautiful Child
Mao – Cherry Blossom
Masa – Straight Forward
Mi – Beautiful Child
Michiko – Beautiful Child
Midori – Green
Mieko – Beautiful Child
Mika – Beautiful Fragrance
Miki – Beautiful Princess
Miku – Beautiful Sky
Minori – Beautiful Harbor
Misa – Elegant
Misaki – Beautiful Blossom
Miwa – Beautiful and Harmonious
Miyako – Beautiful Night Child
Miyu – Beautiful Evening
Momo – Peach
Motoko – Child of the Source
Mutsuko – Intimate Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with N
Nagako – Good Child
Nana – Seven
Nao – Honest
Naoko – Obedient Child
Natsuki – Summer Hope
Natsumi – Beautiful Summer
Noriko – Child of Ceremony
Nozomi – Honest Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with O
Omi – Sound of Universe
Otoha – Maiden Feathers
Otome – Maiden
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with P
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with Q
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with R
Ran – Orchid
Ren – Love
Rin – Dignified
Rina –
Rio – White Jasmine Blossom
Riko – White Jasmine Child
Rumiko – Beautiful Child
Ryoko – Dragon
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with S
Sachiko – Child of Bliss
Saki – Blossom and Hope
Sakura – Cherry Blossom
Satoko – Child of Wisdom
Sawa – Swamp
Sayo – Bloom Generation
Shinju – Pearl
Shiori – Poem and Weave
Shigeko – Nourishing Child
Shika – Deer
Shizuka – Quiet Flower
Shizuko – Quiet Child
Sora – Sky
Sumire – Violet
Suzu – Bell
Suzume – Sparrow
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with T
Taeko – Mysterious Child
Takako – Noble Child
Takara – Jewel
Tamiko – Child of the People
Teruko – Shining Child
Tokiko – Sharp Child
Tomomi – Beautiful Wisdom
Tomiko – Child of Wealth
Toshiko – Agile Child
Tsuru – Crane
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with U
Umeko – Plum Tree Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with V
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with W
Wakako – Harmonious Child
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with X
Open to suggestions!
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with Y
Yae – Flowers
Yasu – Peaceful
Yasuko – Peaceful Child
Yoko – Child
Yoshi – Lucky
Yoshiko – Respectable Child
Yushino – Respectful
Yua – Affectionate
Yuka – Gentle Flower
Yumi – Beautiful Friend
Yumiko – Beautiful Child
Yui – Gentle Friend
Yuki – Happy
Yukiko – Happy Child
Yuko – Gentle Child
Yuri – Lily
Yuuna – Gentle Character
Yurina –
Asian Female Cat Names Beginning with Z
Open to suggestions!
If you didn’t find the name you’re looking for above, I’ve just added some Chinese Names for Cats too as there are some awesome sounding names that are perfect for kitties!
Cute Chinese Cat Names
Here are some cute, unique, and interesting Chinese names for male and female cats:
Bao – Means Precious, Treasure, and Praise
Caishen – Means Wealth and Success
Gobi – A Dessert in China
Fu – Happiness
He – Lotus Flower
Hudie – Means Butterfly
Jian – Strength
Jiao-log – Looks like a Dragon!
Keai – Cute
Linqing – Named after a Lion Cat
Lu – Spiritual
Mei – Gorgeous
Min – Intelligent
Nuan – Affectionate
Peng – Big
Qiang – Strong Man
Ru – Learner
Shanxi – A Province in China
Tai – Vast
Tu – Mapping Out
Wang – Royal
Wen – Literate
Xing-fu – Happy
Xiu – Charming
Yunnan – A Province in China
Zhao – Excellent
Zhuang – Powerful
Cute Chinese Kitten Names
Looking for a cute Chinese name for your kitten? Here are some unique names with powerful meanings:
Ah – Little One
Baobei – Means Baby
Chen – Break of Day
Dong – Born in the East
Fan – Lethal
Guang – Glorious
Hong – Large
Jia – Good
Jiang – River
Jin – Gold
Ju – Daisy
Lei – Thunderous
Liang – Bright One
Lin – Woods
Ping – Peaceful
Qi – Emerging
Shen – Spiritual
Song – Powerful
Ting – Enduring
Xiu – Charming
Ya – Graceful
Zhen – Innocent
There you have it, loads of interesting and fun Asian names for cats to help you name your kitten or cat.
It’s fun to pick a name that matches a cat’s personality. So, if you can tell you have a happy kitty then maybe you should pick Yuki. Or Naoko if you’re hoping for an obedient cat.
I hope you found the perfect name from this list. If you know of any others please drop me a note below and I’ll add them to the list.
Alternatively, check out some of my other lists. Which includes Disney Inspired Cat Names, Jamaican Cat Names, Pokemon Cat Names, and loads more!
PS – If you’re interested in Chinese/Asian cat culture, check out my post on Maneki Neko, the Lucky Cat that brings wealth and good fortune to your home or business!
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