Rare and exotic animals develop in conditions of geographic isolation. There are 2 subspecies of Japanese cat breeds. They are distinguished by the characteristic structure of their tail, or rather, its absence. In non-Asian countries, the breed is very rare and is distinguished by its high cost. However, for people suffering from allergies, they will become irreplaceable pets.
Top beautiful and popular nicknames
When naming your pet a Japanese name, you should take into account the pet's temperament, habits and origin. As a rule, such names are given to cats of exotic breeds. The names from the following collection are suitable for both boys and girls.
Baby Katsu
- Ayano - blooming silk;
- Asami - morning beauty;
- Aoi - blue-eyed;
- Aki - autumn time;
- Bara - rose;
- Gin - silver plated;
- Denko - lightning;
- Inari - the goddess of sword and rice, transforming into a fox, beautiful and cunning;
- Ioko - sea;
- Keiko - adored;
- Kohana is a miniature flower;
- Katana - sword;
- Masuru - fighter;
- Miwa - balanced;
- Mizu - water;
- Kiemi – pure beauty;
- Yoshiko – kind;
- Miyu is a gentle beauty;
- Katsumi is the winner;
- Kazuko is a child of harmony;
- Kasumi - foggy;
- Nariko - affectionate;
- Natsumi - delightful summer sun;
- Sashiko is the golden child;
- Shinsetsuna - kind-hearted;
- Sango - coral;
- Sakura - plum flower;
- Tomomi is a loyal comrade;
- Fumiko - preserving beauty;
- Haruki - brilliant;
- Hoshi is a star;
- Hane - orchid;
- Yuna - soft;
- Yusei - fairy;
- Yasu - serene;
- Akarui - hilarious;
- Akihiko is an exquisite prince;
- Asobu - flirtatious;
- June - pliable;
- Daikoku - god of luxury;
- Ichiro - first son;
- Kyoko - heavenly;
- Kimiko - aristocratic blood;
- Katsu - brave, winner;
- Kagutsuchi - lord of fire;
- Kyoko is a lucky guy;
- Kin - gold;
- Poppies - aspiration;
- Minaku - beloved;
- Mukuge - furry;
- Natsuko, Natsu - born on a summer day;
- Ozemu - sovereign;
- Ryota - powerful;
- Rekucha - green tea;
- Sin - genuine;
- Satoshi - reasonable;
- Takeo - warrior;
- Toru is a wanderer;
- Hideo - curvaceous;
- Chizay - miniature, tiny;
- Etsuko - child of joy;
- Yutaka - triumph;
- Yasushi - peace-loving, serene;
- Yau is a hero;
- Yasuo is truthful.
Change in breed status
After Dr. Imaitsumi announced his opinion on the island cat Iriomote-jima, it took two years to confirm its uniqueness. Only in 1967 did zoologists make detailed descriptions of the cat itself and its way of life.
The question arose: “Where should I take the unfortunate Irimoto?!!”
The proposals were different. Some attributed it to the fishing cat, others to the Asian golden cat Temminck, and others suggested not to rush to conclusions and leave the Japanese cat as a subspecies of the leopard cat. All these species are native breeds of Japanese cats with common features! The last ones won. For more than 30 years, Irimoto “was part of” the wild Bengal tribe, getting confused between these names, like a crab in a net.
Genetic testing in 1990 put an end to all doubts. Gene analysis showed that the Japanese Irimoto cat traces its origins from a common ancestor with the Bengal leopard cat, but has every right to the status of a separate breed, since this aboriginal breed developed absolutely independently “in itself” for more than 200 thousand years, since “ sailed away” from the Bengals and the large mainland along with the Ryukyu Island at precisely this time.
The examination was carried out by two independent teams of scientists from Japan and Canada. Their conclusions coincided 100%!
The cat was urgently given a new status of Felis iriomotensis Imaizumi - Iriomotean cat, and the Japanese government grabbed its head. This unique species (an independent breed of cats with big eyes and wild colors) must be preserved urgently!
Japanese names for cats
Handsome Hinato
Self-willed and often warlike cats are sometimes deliberately sedate and careless. Suitable names for boys are from the list:
- Daiti – sage;
- Jiro – second son;
- Kyoko – sweet baby, favorite of fortune;
- Rokuro – sixth son;
- Ryuyu - burning dragon;
- Sin – genuine;
- Shinju - pearl barley;
- Shiro is the fourth son;
- Kuo - comrade, companion;
- Masashi – attraction, pious goal;
- Tamotsu – guardian, protector;
- Massaaki is a pleasing color to the eye;
- Makoto – straightforward, genuine;
- Re – energetic wind;
- Rieta – who loves to relax;
- Toshiyaki - shine, glow;
- Toshio – hero, leader;
- Tsuyoshi – brave, strong;
- Suzume - sparrow;
- Takara – jewel;
- Umeko – plum color;
- Nao – immaculate;
- Noboru – conqueror;
- Nori - to rule, dominate;
- Norio - adheres to orders, laws;
- Ren – sympathy or lotus;
- Yoshi is the favorite of fate;
- Yoshio - being in joy;
- Eiji – the enduring order of things;
- Fumio – smart, competent;
- Hibiki - echo, echo, sound;
- Haruki – brilliant, clear;
- Haruko – child of the spring sun;
- Hachiro is the eighth son;
- Hayato - falcon;
- Hikari – illumination, clear;
- Hinata – sunflower;
- Yori – faith;
- Isamu – daring, fearless;
- Jiro is the second child;
- Esito – classic, diligent;
- Yuichi - hero son;
- Yukio is a prosperous champion;
- Kenji is the muscular and strong second son;
- Kichiro is a lucky child;
- Kuta - the all-great world;
- Masumi - indisputable truth;
- Kunio - grew up in the village;
- Hiraku – sincere;
- Madoka – full;
- Masaru – accomplishment, result;
- Michi - path, road;
- Shinobu – persistent;
- Yamato is the greatest canon of harmony;
- Yasu - calmness;
- Tadao – reliable, faithful;
- Yuji is the second hero son;
- Takeo – fighter, warrior;
- Toshi - smart, sage;
- Yasushi – serene, quiet;
- Honcho – head, leader;
- Hotaru – firefly;
- Tsukiko – child of the moon;
- Yuki is snow-white.
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How to make your own talisman
You can create a figurine with your own hands from polymer clay or papier-mâché. It doesn’t matter what material Maneki Neko is made of, be it yarn or felted wool, the main thing is the mental attitude, and the cat figurine will definitely bring good luck to its owner.
As proof of your warmest feelings, you can give such a talisman to a loved one, thereby warning against failure and attracting good luck. The main condition is positive thoughts when creating a powerful amulet with your own hands.
Rare nicknames for cats
The names collected below are a godsend for fans of Japanese culture. An extraordinary name should be in harmony with the inner world of the animal.
Charming Amy
- Ai – lust;
- Aiko – beloved;
- Aki – autumn;
- Akiko – child of autumn;
- Amaya - rain in the night;
- Gina – silver;
- Katana - blade;
- Kin – saffron yellow;
- Sora – firmament;
- Takara – wealth;
- Chika – intelligence;
- Amy - sent down beauty;
- Haru – spring;
- Kusa – dense grass;
- Mori - grove;
- Nanami - seven seas;
- Tamiko is a beauty's child;
- Naoko – immaculate;
- Yumiko – beautiful;
- Rina – jasmine;
- Rio - sakura;
- Miki is a delightful princess;
- Naomi – charming, immaculate;
- Shiori - work;
- Reko – coolness;
- Sachiko – cloudless and festive;
- Hiroko – rich;
- Hisako – immortal;
- Mana – commitment;
- Manami - beautiful love;
- Mio - cherry tone;
- Moriko – child of the forest;
- Masa – truth;
- Hitomi – apple, eye;
- Hoshiko – star child;
- Shika – fawn;
- Asuka - a delicious fragrance;
- Yukari is a beautiful pear;
- Yuko is an affectionate child;
- Mao is the cherry in the wind;
- Mariko - born in a village;
- Hotaru – firefly;
- Izumi – spring streams;
- Toshiko – smart;
- Wakana – melodic consonance;
- Kamiko is excellent;
- Denko - lightning;
- Musume – daughter;
- Ane – sister.
Rare nicknames for cats
If the owner wants to give not just a name, but choose it with meaning, then for cats a Japanese name is what is needed.
Akio the cat
- Sisi - lion;
- Kaoru - a delightful fragrance;
- Taiki – glossy, sparkling;
- Hideki - who came up from the oak forest;
- Hiroaki – significant, extensive;
- Haruto is the sun in the sky;
- Itsuki – wooded tree;
- Kaito - soaring over the expanse of water;
- Kairi – beaver;
- Usagi – little bunny;
- Riku – universe;
- Koji – tiger cub;
- Gan is an untamed gander;
- Inoshishi – boar;
- Taka – merlin;
- Ondori – cockerel;
- Kumo – spider;
- Bata - cicada;
- Tomo - friend;
- Ani – older brother;
- Kita - Nord;
- Masaki – great tree;
- Utah - clear light;
- Akio – intense;
- Atsushi – hard worker;
- Dayaks - famous, huge, generous;
- Daisuki is a remarkable supporter;
- Hayate – smoothed;
- Nisi – sunset;
- Higashi – West;
- Kanxia – gratitude;
- Hitoshi – having a colossal goal;
- Kenshin – abstinent, inconspicuous;
- Kenta – rich, large, tall;
- Kiyoshi – neat, chaste;
- Gisin – fear;
- Genki – freshness;
- Kanraku – entertainment;
- Simpai - anxiety;
- Kanshin - admiration;
- Airen - compassion;
- Fuman - irritation.
Feng Shui placement of the figurine
Usually the amulet is installed near the front door, and the money cat must always look towards the house, attracting good luck and symbolizing hospitality.
- If you place a cat near the cash register, this will definitely affect the increase in revenue.
- Sometimes you can see the amulet on a red rug in cafes and restaurants. An additional accessory enhances the effect of the talisman. The rug can be replaced with a regular piece of red fabric.
- If a cat waving its paw is standing on a work desk, then the cat’s face turned towards the owner will attract good luck and prosperity.
- Finding the talisman in the northeast promotes the perception of the flow of knowledge and successful management of finances.
- A figurine located in the southeast activates the money zone and increases material wealth.
- To enhance the effect of the talisman, the cat can be placed on a pot of coins. Thus, the energy symbolizing good luck will increase.
- For those who are looking for their soul mate, it is recommended to buy two cats at once with different raised paws.
