Van
Urartian
Meaning
Ancient Urartian city near the vast highland lake
About the name
The eastern city on the shores of Lake Van — also famous for the Van cat, the ancient semi-wild breed with one blue eye and one amber eye.
Themes
Questions
What does Van mean?
Van means Ancient Urartian city near the vast highland lake. It's a name of Urartian origin.
Where does the name Van come from?
Van comes from Urartian. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
Is Van a good name for a cat?
Van is a thoughtful pick. At 1 syllable, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "Ancient Urartian city near the vast highland lake." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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