We have hand picked 300 plus Swahili cat names with meanings so that you can find the perfect name for your cat.
Name |
Meaning |
Variants |
Gender |
| Abasi | Stern | Abasea | Male |
| Abedi | Worshipper | Male | |
| Adea | Noble | Adia, Adiah | Female |
| Afia | Born on Friday | Female | |
| Ahadi | Promise | Female | |
| Ahmed | Worthy of praise | Male | |
| Aiysha | Powerful and complete | Female | |
| Ajia | Swift | Female | |
| Akida | Chief | Male | |
| Akina | Bond | Female | |
| Alba | Wild rose | Female | |
| Amali | Hope | Female | |
| Amar | Immortal | Male | |
| Amari | Peace | Unisex | |
| Ambar | Sky | Male | |
| Ame | Eagle, universal | Male | |
| Amne | Safe | Female | |
| Amri | Command | Male | |
| Annan | Fourth son | Male | |
| Asafa | Collector, gatherer | Male | |
| Asali | Honey | Female | |
| Asani | Rebel | Male | |
| Asha | Giver of life | Eshe | Female |
| Asim | Protector | Male | |
| Asya | Born during mourning | Female | |
| Atiena | Guardian of the night | Female | |
| Atif | Generous | Male | |
| Auni | Assist | Female | |
| Avana | Beautiful flower | Ayonna, Aivana, Avannia | Female |
| Ayo | Full of joy | Female | |
| Azizi | Precious one | Aziz, Aziza | Male |
| Baba | Sweet baby, born on a Thursday |
Male | |
| Babu | Grandfather | Male | |
| Bahari | Ocean | Male | |
| Bakari | Promising | Male | |
| Banou | Lady, princess | Female | |
| Barak | Blessing | Baraka, Barrak | Male |
| Barika | Bloom | Female | |
| Basi | That is enough | Male | |
| Batili | Inner thoughts | Female | |
| Bilali | Call to prayer | Male | |
| Bina | Dancer | Female | |
| Binti | Daughter | Female | |
| Bora | Snow | Male | |
| Busara | Wisdom | Female | |
| Chaca | Strong, eagle | Male | |
| Chaga | Goat | Male | |
| Chandu | The moon | Male | |
| Chane | Reliable man | Male | |
| Chaniya | Wealthy | Female | |
| Chandu | Octopus | Male | |
| Chausiki | Born at night | Male | |
| Chega | Holiday | Cheja | Male |
| Cheusi | Black | Female | |
| Chiku | Talkative | Female | |
| Chimalsi | Young, proud | Male | |
| Chinira | God receives | Female | |
| Chipukizi | Bud, sprout, shoot | Female | |
| Chriki | Blessing | Female | |
| Chui | Leopard | Male | |
| Chuki | Born during a time of hatred |
Female | |
| Dada | Elder one | Male | |
| Dai | Command | Male | |
| Dahoma | Long life | Male | |
| Dajan | Dark sky during a heavy rain |
Male | |
| Daktari | Healer | Male | |
| Dalila | Delicate | Female | |
| Dara | Beautiful one | Female | |
| Daudi | Beloved | Dau, Daudy | Male |
| Damu | Blood | Male | |
| Daraja | Bridge | Male | |
| Dini | Faith, religion | Male | |
| Dinka | People | Female | |
| Djmon | Powerful person | Male | |
| Dogo | Small | Male | |
| Duma | Cheetah | Male | |
| Dunia | Earth | Male | |
| Ekundu | Red | Male | |
| Elea | Floating, clarity | Female | |
| Elewa | Intelligent | Male | |
| Elimu | Knowledge | Male | |
| Enzi | Powerful | Female | |
| Erevu | Ingenious | Male | |
| Fahari | Splendour | Female | |
| Faki | Happy | Male | |
| Fidel | Faithful | Male | |
| Fifi | Born on Friday | Fifia | Female |
| Fogo | High | Male | |
| Fumo | Spear | Male | |
| Ghali | Expensive | Male | |
| Goma | Joyful dance | Female | |
| Hafiz | Protected | Male | |
| Haji | Pilgrimage to Mecca | Male | |
| Haki | Justice | Hakim | Male |
| Hala | Halo around the moon | Male | |
| Hami | Defender | Male | |
| Hamu | Alert | Male | |
| Harambee | All pull together | Male | |
| Hasani | Handsome | Husani, Hassani, Hassian | Male |
| Hasina | Beautiful, good | Female | |
| Hasnaa | Beautiful woman | Female | |
| Hatari | Danger | Male | |
| Hedeyi | Gift | Hadiya | Female |
| Hekima | Wisdom | Male | |
| Heri | Goodness | Male | |
| Hilali | Crescent lik | Male | |
| Himidi | Grateful | Male | |
| Hodari | Brave | Male | |
| Husni | Goodness | Male | |
| Idi | Festival | Male | |
| Idriis | Prophet | Male | |
| Imani | Faith | Imaan | Female |
| Imanu | Spiritual leader | Male | |
| Imara | Strong, powerful | Unisex | |
| Inira | Song | Female | |
| Isa | Prophet | Issa | Male |
| Isaam | Safeguard | Male | |
| Ishara | Hint | Male | |
| Ishtar | A sign | Male | |
| Issack | A meaning | Male | |
| Itanya | Hope | Female | |
| Jaali | Powerful | Male | |
| Jabali | Strong as a rock, valiant |
Male | |
| Jabari | Valiant | Male | |
| Jabori | One who brings comfort to people |
Male | |
| Jadi | Origin | Male | |
| Jaha | Dignified | Jahaira, Jahi | Female |
| Jama | Friend | Female | |
| Jana | Hope | Female | |
| Jamilaq | Beautiful | Female | |
| Jasiri | Bold, fearless | Female | |
| Jel | Strong and hard | Male | |
| Jelani | Great | Female | |
| Jenebi | Affectionate | Male | |
| Jimoh | Born on Friday | Male | |
| Jina | Named child | Female | |
| Jioni | Evening | Female | |
| Jirani | Neighbour | Male | |
| Jitu | One who always wins | Male | |
| Johari | Jewel | Male | |
| Jokia | Beautiful robe | Female | |
| Juma | Friday | Male | |
| Jumaane | Born on Tuesday | Male | |
| Juta | Regret | Male | |
| Kadiri | Capable | Male | |
| Kahmisi | Born on Thursday | Male | |
| Kaid | Round | Male | |
| Kahini | Priest | Male | |
| Kaisa | Pure | Female | |
| Kakena | Happy one | Female | |
| Kalere | Short woman | Female | |
| Kalifa | Holy child | Female | |
| Kamaria | Bright like the moon | Female | |
| Kameke | Blind | Female | |
| Kamil | Perfect | Kamili | Male |
| Kanai | Contentment | Male | |
| Kande | Firstborn | Female | |
| Kani | Strength | Male | |
| Kanu | God of justice | Male | |
| Kapukie | Firsborn daughter | Kapuki, Kapukie, Kapuky | Female |
| Karim | Generous | Male | |
| Kenyada | Gem | Female | |
| Kesi | Rational, born at time of great trouble for the father |
Female | |
| Kham | Born on Thursday | Male | |
| Khari | Kingly | Male | |
| Kiah | Dawn | Female | |
| Kiapo | Oath | Male | |
| Kibibi | Little lady | Female | |
| Kiburi | Pride | Unisex | |
| Kibwe | Blessed | Male | |
| Kichaka | One who blushes | Female | |
| Kijana | Boy | Male | |
| Kimya | Quiet, calm | Female | |
| Kiojah | Miracle | Female | |
| Kito | Precious stone | Kitto | Male |
| Kitunzi | Reward | Male | |
| Kobe | Tortoise or turtle | Male | |
| Koffi | Born on Friday | Female | |
| Kondo | Warlike | Male | |
| Kovu | Scar | Male | |
| Kudio | Born on Monday | Female | |
| Kwashi | Born on Sunday | Female | |
| Kwau | Born on Thursday | Female | |
| Laini | Smooth | Female | |
| Lali | Cute | Male | |
| Layla | Born at night | Female | |
| Lela | Black beauty | Female | |
| Leta | Bringer | Female | |
| Lulu | Precious, pearl | Male | |
| Machano | Born on Wednesday | Male | |
| Machupa | Likes to drink | Male | |
| Madaha | Grace | Female | |
| Mahali | Place | Female | |
| Mahiri | Skillful | Male | |
| Majani | Leaves of a plant | Female | |
| Makari | Sea monster | Male | |
| Makunga | Crazy | Male | |
| Malaika | Angel | Female | |
| Malik | King | Maliik, Makiri, Maliki | Male |
| Marini | Pretty | Female | |
| Mashal | Torch | Male | |
| Mashkia | Born in the rainy season |
Female | |
| Matilai | East wind | Male | |
| Maua | Flower | Female | |
| Mhina | Delightful | Male | |
| Mirza | A prince | Male | |
| Mosi | First child | Mosee | Unisex |
| Mtoro | Runaway | Male | |
| Mudrik | Intelligent | Male | |
| Mulele | One who flies | Male | |
| Musa | Moses | Male | |
| Mzee | Wise | Male | |
| Mzuzi | Inventive | Female | |
| Nadira | Rare | Female | |
| Najia | Offspring | Female | |
| Naki | First born | Female | |
| Nala | Gift | Female | |
| Nalla | Successful person | Female | |
| Nanji | Safe | Male | |
| Nasor | Saved | Male | |
| Neema | Born during good times | Female | |
| Nia | Resolve, brilliance | Nea, Nyah, Niara | Female |
| Njema | Good | Female | |
| Nuru | Light, born during the day |
Female | |
| Nya | Friend | Female | |
| Nyo | Star | Male | |
| Nyofu | Shy | Female | |
| Nyoka | Resembles a snake | Female | |
| Nyota | Stars | Female | |
| Oman | Giver of life | Male | |
| Omari | God the highest | Omary | Male |
| Onyesha | Sight, clear | Female | |
| Otesha | Garden | Female | |
| Oyana | Inspire | Female | |
| Pacca | Catlike | Paka | Unisex |
| Paka | Cat | Unisex | |
| Pambe | Decorated | Male | |
| Panya | Resembles a mouse, the crowned one |
Panyin | Female |
| Penda | Beloved | Penha | Female |
| Pili | Second born son | Pily | Male |
| Popo | Sleeps in the daytime | Male | |
| Radhiya | Friendly | Raziya | Female |
| Rafiya | Dignified | Female | |
| Raha | Joy | Male | |
| Rahma | Compassionate | Rehema | Female |
| Ramla | Fortune teller | Female | |
| Rasul | Angel | Male | |
| Rauf | To have compassion | Male | |
| Reth | King, ruler | Male | |
| Roho | Soul | Male | |
| Rubani | Pilot | Male | |
| Rungo | War club | Male | |
| Sadaka | Religious offering | Male | |
| Sadiki | Faithful, loyal | Sadeeki | Male |
| Safia | Friend, pure | Safiyah, Safiyya, Safi | Female |
| Saka | Hunter | Male | |
| Salama | Security | Female | |
| Sanaa | Shining light | Female | |
| Sanura | One who is kitten like | Female | |
| Sarabi | Mirage | Female | |
| Sauda | Dark beauty | Female | |
| Sefu | Sword | Male | |
| Shafira | Distinguished | Female | |
| Shanit | Wondrous | Female | |
| Shany | Marvellous woman | Shanee, Shani, Shanie | Female |
| Shida | Suffering | Male | |
| Shomari | One with a forceful personality |
Male | |
| Sifa | Fame | Male | |
| Simba | Lion | Male | |
| Siti | Respected woman | Female | |
| Sudi | Good fortune | Sudy | Male |
| Sultan | King | Male | |
| Tabari | Famous Muslim historian | Male | |
| Tabia | Talented, one of good character |
Female | |
| Taha | Best | Male | |
| Tahiya | Security | Female | |
| Taji | Crown | Male | |
| Taki | God fearing | Male | |
| Tambikah | Religious offering | Female | |
| Tambo | Vigorous | Male | |
| Tamu | Sweet and delightful | Female | |
| Taraji | Faith | Female | |
| Tarish | Messenger | Male | |
| Tatu | Third born child | Unisex | |
| Tayari | Always prepared | Male | |
| Terema | Wonderful | Female | |
| Thani | Second one | Male | |
| Tisa | Ninth born | Unisex | |
| Tisha | Strong willed | Tish, Tishala | Female |
| Tosha | Satisfaction | Female | |
| Tulia | Quiet and calm | Female | |
| Tumani | Hope | Female | |
| Ujana | Young | Female | |
| Uki | Sadness | Male | |
| Umar | Flourishing | Male | |
| Usain | Bolt | Male | |
| Uzee | Old | Male | |
| Uzima | Full of life | Female | |
| Uzuri | Goodness | Male | |
| Winda | Hunter | Female | |
| Yazeed | Becoming greater | Yazid | Male |
| Zahara | Florwer | Female | |
| Zahoor | Blossom | Zahour, Zahur | Male |
| Zainabu | Beautiful | Female | |
| Zaki | Virtuous | Male | |
| Zalika | Born into royalty | Female | |
| Zawati | Gift | Female | |
| Zera | Seeds, beginnings | Female | |
| Ziwa | Lake | Male | |
| Zuberi | Strong | Zooberi, Zubery | Male |
| Zuri | Beautiful | Zuhri | Female |
| Zuwena | Good | Female |
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