Bengali Names for Cats List

The Bengali alphabet is different from that of Hindi. Bangla script, also called the Assamese alphabet, evolved from the Brahmic alphabet. The Brahmic alphabet was famously used in inscriptions about Ashoka, an emperor who ruled the entire Indian continent in the 3rd Century BCE. The Bengali alphabet is a variant of the East Nagari script used throughout Bangladesh and eastern India.

The original form of Bengali started to appear in the 11th Century. However, the modern form that is used in Bengali literature developed in the latter half of the 19th Century. The popularity of the poetic form of the Bengali language also grew during this period.

Bengali grammar also differs from Hindi. Bengali sentences form subject-object-verb order and the negative participle comes towards the close of the sentence. Words are gender neutral, with no special assignation for female, male or neutral nouns. Adjectives are not modified according to the number or case of the nouns they qualify.

There are two standard styles in Bengali. They are Sadhubhasa (or genteel) speech and Chalitbhasa (or colloquial) speech. The latter is based on the cultivated forms of dialects of Kolkata (also known as Calcutta) and the surrounding towns.

Bengali is spoken by 210 million people as a first or second language. It is the state language of Bangladesh and one of the languages officially recognized by the Indian constitution. Oriya, Assamese and Bengali formed a single branch in the distant past, but Bengali language and literature split from the other two.

As you will be able to see, these Bengali names for cats are part of a culturally rich history. You will be able to choose a Bengal name for your male or female cat once you look ar the various meanings these names provide.

Whether you have a tough or sweet cat, be they male or female, there are many options to choose from when it comes to Bengali names for pets. We recommend choosing a two or three-syllable name, as your cat will find it easier to learn. Luckily, the Bengali language is rich in two and three-syllable words. And of course, a Bengali name will be perfect for a Bengal cat.

For female cats, consider names such as Aabha | আভা, which means luster, glow or shine, or Aabharana | আভরণ, meaning jewel. You could use this if your cat has a sparkly personality. Is your cat idealistic with lofty principles? Then name her Aadarshini | আদর্শিনী which means idealistic in Bengali. If your cat is unshakable, consider naming her Aadhrika | অধ্রিকা, which is Bengali for mountain.

For your male tomcat, consider names such as Aabhas | আভাস, meaning feelings, if they are moody. In case he likes to play with colors, name him Aabir | আবীর which is a colored powder called Gulal used in the Indian festival of Holi. Aadamya | আদম্য is also a great name for your self-respecting tomcat because it means they know their worth. If your tomcat means the sun and the moon to you, consider names such as Aadavan | আদাবন and Aadhira | আধিরা.

If your female cat is clever, choose the name Daakshya | দক্ষ্য which stands for brilliance and efficiency in Bengali. For a cat who is like a river, prosperous and flowing, consider Daama | দামা. Another great name is Daamini | দামিনী which means lightning in Bengali and is perfect for the cat who is quick on the uptake.

For your male cat, if he is golden in color, Daakshi | দাক্শী is the perfect name. Another wonderful name is Daanish | দানীশ for a wise and knowledgeable tomcat. If he is one to observe a lot, consider naming him Daarshik | দার্শিক which stands for perception.

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For your saintly Persian cat, choose Gaangi | গাংগীwhich means sacred or pure. Gaatha | গাথা or story is another epic Bengali name for your cat. Gaganadipika | গগনদীপিকা or lamp of the sky is a beautiful name for your cat. Consider Gaganasindhu | গগনাসিংধূ or Gaganasri | গগনাসরী meaning sky if you want an unusual name for your cat with blue eyes. Gajra | গজরা , গজরা refers to garland of flowers and is a pretty name for your female cat.

Gaalav | গালব is the best name for a tomcat with venerable and majestic airs, as it means to worship in Bangla. Gadadhara | গদাধর is a warrior and it is the right choice for your valiant tomcat.

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For a graceful female cat, choose Laalitya | লালীত্যা which means loveliness, grace and beauty in Bengali. Another good choice is Laashya | লাশ্যা for a special dancing cat, which loves to move and sway. Laavanya | লাবণ্যis another beautiful name for your cat epitomizing grace and beauty. If your cat has a power to charm, name her Labdhi | লব্ধী which means heavenly power. For a cat you cherish, Ladli | লাডলী or loved one is the best choice.

For a female cat that moves like quicksilver consider Laghu | লঘু which means quick. For the cat who is the apple of your eye, consider the name Laina | লাঈনা which means the sun's rays. A modest female cat should be named Lajita | লজিতা.

For a playful tomcat, the right name is Laasak | লাসক which means dancer. Laayak | লাযক which means fit and capable is the perfect name for a physically strong tomcat. Laghun | লঘুন or quick is the right name for your fast tomcat who has the most adept feline reflexes.

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For your female cat, a beautiful name is Maahi | মাহী which means the union of heaven and earth. Another good choice is Maala | মালা which means garland. Maalavi | মালবী is a name fit for a princess (and means that too) and is a befitting name for a royal Persian cat. Choose Maalika | মলিকা or queen for a cat with gracious airs. Maalini | মালিনী is another name for fragrant and is another strong choice for a pretty cat.

If your male cat is sweet as honey, choose Maadhav | মাধব. Maahir | মাহিরis a perfect name for an expert or brave tomcat (and means this too in Bengali.) If your tomcat has a musical voice, choose Maalav | মালব which means musical raga or song.

Although Bengali has gender-neutral grammar, this does not mean there are not male and female Bengali names. We start with a complete list of female Bengali cat names with their meanings:

• Aabha | আভা: luster, glow, or shine.
• Aadya | আদ্যা: the earliest; Lord Shiva; Goddess Parvati.
• Aadi | আদি: ancient; beginning.
• Aadrika | অধ্রিকা: mountain.
• Baani | বানি: words.
• Babli | বাবলি: chatterbox.
• Bela | বেলা: time; creeper; jasmine flower.
• Chaitra | চৈত্র: spring.
• Chhavi | ছবি: image; reflection.
• Daakshya | দক্ষ্য: brilliance and efficiency.
• Dhvani | ধ্বনি: sound.
• Elina | এলিনা: pure.
• Eila | ইলা: earth.
• Eshani | ইশানী: Goddess Parvati.
• Falguni | ফাল্গুনী: born in Falgun (a Bengali month).
• Farida | ফরিদা: unique.
• Fulki | ফুলকী: spark.
• Gaatha | গাথা: story.
• Ganga | গঙ্গা: sacred river.
• Gargi | গার্গী: an ancient scholar.
• Gita | গীতা: song.
• Hansa | হংসা: swan.
• Harini | হরিণী: deer; Goddess Lakshmi.
• Hema | হেমা: golden.
• Ira | ইরা: earth; Goddess Saraswati.
• Ishika | ইশিকা: paintbrush.
• Ishan | ঈশান: Lord Shiva.
• Jaya | জয়া: victory.
• Jharna | ঝর্ণা: spring.
• Kavya | কাভ্যা: poem.
• Kumudini | কুমুদিনী: night of the full moon.
• Laalitya | লালীত্যা: loveliness, grace, and beauty.
• Laksh | লক্ষ: aim; target.
• Lina | লিনা: absorbed.
• Mira | মীরা: sea; prosperous; female ruler.
• Naina | নয়না: eyes.
• Nandini | নন্দিনী: daughter; a holy cow; bestower of joy.
• Oindrila | ওইন্দ্রিলা: another name for the wife of Indra.
• Oli | অলি: light.
• Padmini | পদ্মিনী: lotus.
• Pavitra | পবিত্রা: holy.
• Quintana | কুইন্টানা: born fifth.
• Rina | রীনা: gem.
• Ritika | ঋতিকা: movement; season.
• Sahana | সাহানা: patience.
• Shreya | শ্রেয়া: auspicious.
• Tara | তারা: star.
• Tina | তিনা: river; clay.
• Urmi | উর্মি: wave.
• Uma | উমা: Goddess Parvati.
• Varsha | বর্ষা: rain; monsoon.
• Wafa | ওয়াফা: faithfulness.
• Wisha | উইশা: wish.
• Xeina | জেনা: stranger.
• Yana | ইয়ানা: precious to God.
• Yashika | য়শিকা: success.
• Zara | জারা: princess.
• Zoya | জোয়া: alive; loving; affectionate.

Below are some of the best Bengali names for male cats:

• Aadarsh | আদর্শ: ideal.
• Aarav | আরব: peaceful; calm.
• Aadi | আদি: beginning; most important.
• Aadi | আদি: ancient; beginning.
• Bala | বলা: strong; young; a bearing; a little girl.
• Bhaskar | ভাস্কর: sun.
• Biren | বিরেন: Lord of warriors.
• Chirag | চিরগ: lamp.
• Chetan | চেতন: soul; consciousness.
• Daksh | দক্ষ: skillful; competent.
• Dhruv | ধ্রুব: firm; immovable; the Pole Star.
• Eesh | ঈশ: Lord Shiva; Vishnu; God.
• Ehsaan | এহসান: favor; kindness.
• Eklavya | একলব্য: distinguished; matchless; another name for Lord Hanuman.
• Farhan | ফারহান: joy; happiness.
• Faisal | ফাইসাল: decisive; arbitrator.
• Ganesh | গণেশ: Lord of the army; lord of lords.
• Gaurav | গৌরব: honor; pride; respect.
• Girish | গিরিশ: Lord of mountains; Lord Shiva.
• Hari | হরি: Vishnu; monkey god Hanuman.
• Hemant | হেমন্ত: winter; gold; early winter.
• Hrishikesh | হৃষিকেশ: another name for Lord Vishnu.
• Ishan | ঈশান: Lord Shiva.
• Indra | ইন্দ্র: powerful; best of the warriors; ruler of the gods.
• Jagannath | জগন্নাথ: lord of the world; Lord Vishnu.
• Jatin | য়াতিন: one who has matted hair.
• Jayant | জয়ন্ত: victorious.
• Kabir | কবির: great; famous poet.
• Kailash | কৈলাশ: abode of Lord Shiva; name of a mountain.
• Kartik | কার্ত্তিক: Hindu month; son of Lord Shiva.
• Lakshman | লক্ষ্মণ: brother of Lord Rama.
• Lalit | লালিত: beautiful; elegant; playful; Goddess Durga.
• Madhav | মাধব: sweet like honey; Lord Krishna.
• Manan | মনন: thought; meditation.
• Nakul | নকুল: name of one of the Pandavas.
• Nihal | নিহাল: joyful; prosperous; handsome.
• Ojas | ওজস: body strength; lustre.
• Om | ওম: sacred syllable.
• Omkar | ওমকার: the sound of the sacred syllable; another name for Lord Shiva.
• Pranay | প্রণয়: love; romance; affection.
• Pranav | প্রাণব: sacred syllable Om; praise.
• Pranit | প্রণিত: modest; one who is humble.
• Qamar | কমর: moon.
• Qasim | কাসিম: one who divides; distributor.
• Raghav | রাঘব: Lord Rama; A descendant of Raghu; Lord Vishnu.
• Raj | রাজ: kingdom; king.
• Rajat | রজত: silver.
• Sachin | সাচিন: pure; existence; Lord Shiva; Lord Indra.
• Sahil | সাহিল: guide; leader.
• Samar | সমর: war; battle.
• Tanish | তানিশ: ambition.
• Tanav | তনব: body.
• Tarun | তারুণ: young; youth; tender.
• Udai | উদয়: to rise; rising.
• Udyan | উদ্যান: garden; parks; zoo.
• Udit | উদিত: risen; awakened.
• Uma | উমা: Goddess Parvati.
• Veer | ভীর: brave; warrior; soldier; courageous.
• Vikram | বিক্রম: valor; powerful; warrior.
• Waqar | ওয়াকার: dignity; sobriety.
• Wilan | উইলান: aspiration; desire; ambition.
• Xander | জান্ডার: defender of the people.
• Xerxes | জার্ক্সিস: king; ruler.
• Yash | য়শ: success; victory.
• Yuvan | যুভান: youthful; Lord Shiva.
• Zakir | জাকির: rememberer; grateful.
• Zayan | জয়ান: beauty; grace; honor.
• Zubin | জুবিন: good.

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