27 Male Malay Cat Names (With Meanings)
Malay cat names (nama kucing) are often plain descriptive words for colour, size and character, plus plenty of local food. Each one is listed with its English meaning.
Below are 27 names, each with its meaning. Tap any name for more detail, similar names and gang aliases.
Male Malay Cat Names: the full list
- AbangMale
Malay for big brother
- HitamMale
Malay for black
- AwanUnisex
Malay for cloud
- PutihUnisex
Malay for white
- KecikUnisex
Malay for small
- AdikUnisex
Malay for little sibling
- RendangMale
Rich, dark, slow-cooked Malay curry
- BilisUnisex
From ikan bilis, the tiny anchovies cats steal
- BintangUnisex
Malay for star
- KopiMale
Malay for coffee
- SambalUnisex
Fiery chilli paste
- ComelUnisex
Malay for cute
- BelangMale
Malay for striped
- RotiMale
Bread; flat, warm and comforting
- TuahMale
Means luck; also the legendary warrior Hang Tuah
- GebuUnisex
Malay for fluffy
- SatayMale
Grilled skewers with peanut sauce
- GarangMale
Malay for fierce
- KelabuUnisex
Malay for grey
- CendolUnisex
A cold, sweet coconut dessert
- BujangMale
Malay for bachelor
- DurianMale
Spiky outside, soft inside
- RajaMale
Malay for king
- PisangUnisex
Malay for banana
- TompokUnisex
Malay for spotted or patched
- KetupatMale
Rice cake in a woven case
- OyenMale
The Malaysian internet nickname for orange cats
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Make my cat's wanted posterQuestions about male malay cat names
What is a good name for a male cat?
Adik, Satay and Ketupat are three strong choices from this list. Adik: malay for little sibling.
How many male malay cat names are on this list?
There are 27 names: 14 male, 0 female and 13 unisex. Every name has a short meaning next to it.
How do I choose between these names?
Say the name out loud ten times before you decide. You will be calling it across the house for the next fifteen years. Cats respond best to short names with one or two syllables and a high-pitched ending, such as an "ee" sound.