Cat name
Shere Khan
- Origin
- Disney
- Gender
- male
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning
The intimidating tiger antagonist from Disney's The Jungle Book, whose name blends Persian (sher = tiger) with Khan (ruler)
More
Shere Khan is the regal, menacing Bengal tiger who pursues Mowgli throughout the film. A bold, dramatic name for a large, confident, or imposing cat — particularly apt for orange or striped tabbies channeling feline authority.
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