Choosing the perfect name for your feline friend is an important part of welcoming them into your family. If you’re drawn to Korean culture or just looking for something unique, our comprehensive list of 101 Korean cat names and their meanings is an ideal starting point.
From names inspired by nature like “Bada” (Ocean) and “Bam” (Night), to those that reflect admirable qualities such as “Hoon” (Teach) and “Jin” (Jewel), this list offers a variety of options.
Whether you’re seeking a name that resonates with traditional Korean values or something modern and distinctive, our carefully curated selection is designed to help you find a name that perfectly suits your new companion’s personality and your own taste.
So here’s the list of Korean cat names, along with their meanings, organized alphabetically:
| Korean Name | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| Ae-Cha | Loving daughter |
| Bada | Ocean |
| Bam | Night |
| Baram | Wind |
| Beom | Model, pattern |
| Bit | Light |
| Bom | Spring |
| Bon-Hwa | Glorious |
| Byeol | Star |
| Choon-Hee | Spring girl |
| Chun | Spring |
| Chunja | Spring child |
| Da | Attain |
| Dae | Greatness |
| Danbi | Welcome rain |
| Dong | East |
| Dong-Min | East and cleverness |
| Do-Yun | Pathway |
| Eui | Righteousness |
| Eun | Silver |
| Eun Ae | Grace and love |
| Gaeul | Autumn |
| Geon | Strength |
| Gook | Nation |
| Ha-Neul | Sky |
| Ha-Roo | Day |
| Hae | Ocean |
| Haneul | Heavenly |
| Hang | Great |
| Hanja | One character |
| Hee | Joy |
| Hei-Ran | Grace and orchid |
| Ho | Goodness |
| Hoon | Teach |
| Hwa | Flower |
| Hwan | Bright |
| Hyun | Wise |
| Iseul | Dew |
| Jae | Talent |
| Jang | General |
| Ji | Wisdom |
| Ji-Ae | Wisdom and love |
| Ji-Ho | Wisdom and greatness |
| Ji-Hye | Wisdom and beauty |
| Ji-Min | Wisdom and cleverness |
| Ji-Soo | Wisdom and luxury |
| Ji-Won | Wisdom and first |
| Ji-Yeong | Wisdom and honor |
| Ji-Young | Wisdom and prosperity |
| Jin | Jewel |
| Joon | Handsome |
| Joo-Won | Original |
| Jung | Righteous |
| Kang | Health |
| Ki | Rise |
| Kwan | Strong |
| Kyong | Brightness |
| Kyung | Honor |
| Maeum | Heart |
| Mee | Beauty |
| Mi-Cha | Beautiful daughter |
| Mi-Hi | Beautiful joy |
| Mi-Kyong | Beautiful brightness |
| Mi-Ok | Beautiful pearl |
| Mi-Sun | Beauty and goodness |
| Mi-Young | Beauty and prosperity |
| Min | Cleverness |
| Min-Ho | Clever and brave |
| Min-Ji | Cleverness and wisdom |
| Min-Jun | Clever and handsome |
| Min-Sun | Clever and goodness |
| Moon | Educated |
| Myeong | Bright |
| Nam | South |
| Nari | Lily |
| No | Talent |
| Rae | Coming |
| Sang | Mutual |
| Seo-Jin | Omen and treasure |
| Seo-Yun | Omen and soft |
| Seok | Stone |
| Seulgi | Wisdom |
| Seung | Winning |
| Soo | Long life |
| Soo-Bin | Long life and refined |
| Soo-Jin | Treasure and truth |
| Soo-Min | Excellence and cleverness |
| Soo-Yeon | Long life and beauty |
| Soo-Young | Long life and prosperity |
| Soon-Bok | Gentle and blessed |
| Sun | Goodness |
| Sung | Successor |
| Tae | Greatness |
| Un | Grace |
| Woo | Rain |
| Yeong | Brave |
| Yeong-Ho | Brave and great |
| Yeong-Sook | Forever pure |
| Yoon | Allow |
| Yoon-Seo | Allow and serene |
| Yoon-Sook | Allow and pure |
| Young | Forever |
| Young-Jae | Forever and talent |
| Young-Mi | Forever and beauty |
| Young-Soo | Forever and excellence |
| Yu-Jin | Rich and precious |
| Yu-Ri | Glass |
| Yun | Soft |
| Yuna | To endure |
