It turns out that we’re not the only ones who treat our cats like members of the royal family. Felines owned by Egyptian royals were enrobed in golden jewelry and many goddesses were portrayed as cats or as women holding cats. The Ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem. Hurting or killing a cat was punishable by death.

Considering how sacred cats were – and still are – to the Egyptians, why not give your kitty an Egyptian name? With more than 5,000 years of rich Egyptian history, the language offers a wide variety of names. Try “Ebony” if you have a beautiful black lioness, or perhaps “Heru” if your kitty loves to bathe in the warm of sunlight.

50 Egyptian cat names

Hmm… looks like we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing an awesome Egyptian name for our four-legged pharaohs!