Cat name
Anubis
- Origin
- Egyptian
- Gender
- male
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning
God of the afterlife, depicted as a jackal
More
Jackal-headed guide of souls in Egyptian myth. A noble, watchful name for a dark or solemn cat.
Themes
Questions
- What does Anubis mean?
- Anubis means God of the afterlife, depicted as a jackal. It's a name of Egyptian origin.
- Where does the name Anubis come from?
- Anubis comes from Egyptian. It's associated with these themes: Egyptian Mythology.
- Is Anubis a boy or girl cat name?
- Anubis is traditionally a male name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Anubis a good name for a cat?
- Anubis is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Egyptian Mythology. It means "God of the afterlife, depicted as a jackal." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.