50+ Unique Japanese Cat Names

Need a name for your new kitty? Whether you’re Japanese or love the culture, find out what the best Japanese cat names are.

Unique Japanese cat names for males or females

If you want a popular and unique Japanese name that works for male or female cats, choose any of the following:

• Akari (light).
• Ao (blue).
• Chibi (little).
• Fuji.
• Haru (spring).
• Hoshi (star).
• Izumi (fountain).
• Kiyoshi (pure).
• Kumo (snow).
• Maru (circle).
• Midori (green).
• Mori (forest).
• Nyan (meow).
• Riki (strong).
• Sora (sky).
• Tae (endure).
• Tanoshii (pleasant).
• Tsuki (moon).
• Yami (darkness).
• Yoshi (good or good luck).

Female Japanese cat names

The following are the best female Japanese cat names:

• Aiko (beloved little one).
• Aisuru (love).
• Emi (smile).
• Etsuko (child of joy).
• Hana (flower).
• Hime (princess).
• Sakura (cherry blossoms).
• Shinju (pearl).
• Shiro (white).
• Yuki (snow).

Male Japanese cat names

The best male Japanese cat names are as follows:

• Akio (bright).
• Eichi (wisdom).
• Haruto (fly).
• Hinata (sunny place).
• Kazan (volcano).
• Kuma (bear).
• Naoki (honest).
• Raidon (thunder god).
• Ryu (dragon).
• Senshi (warrior).
• Tora (tiger).

Japanese cat names inspired by food

Are you a foodie and want your cat to have a name inspired by food? The following are the best options:

• Dashi (broth).
• Mashumaro (marshmallow).
• Matcha.
• Miruku (milk).
• Moka (mocha).
• Momo (peach).
• Onigiri.
• Sashimi.
• Sushi.
• Udon.
• Unagi.

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