Cat name
Bastet
- Origin
- Egyptian
- Gender
- female
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning
Goddess of cats, home, and protection
More
The cat-headed protector of the home — patron deity of all things feline. The original cat icon.
Themes
Questions
- What does Bastet mean?
- Bastet means Goddess of cats, home, and protection. It's a name of Egyptian origin.
- Where does the name Bastet come from?
- Bastet comes from Egyptian. It's associated with these themes: Egyptian Mythology.
- Is Bastet a boy or girl cat name?
- Bastet is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Bastet a good name for a cat?
- Bastet is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Egyptian Mythology. It means "Goddess of cats, home, and protection." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.