Girl Name Egyptian · Ancient Egyptian (Egyptian Mythology)

Bastet

Pronunciation /BAST-et/

Approximate guide — tap US / CA above to hear it (American / Canadian English).

“cat goddess”

Compare Numerology

Bastet's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Bastet.

4
The Builder
Keyword: Stability
Free Tool See Bastet's full reading — Soul & Personality

Is Bastet Right for Your Baby?

A quick snapshot to help you decide — everything about Bastet in one place.

GenderGirl
OriginAncient Egyptian (Egyptian Mythology)
Starting soundBa
Numerology4 · The Builder
Birth RashiCheck with DOB + Time + Place
Loved by0 parents

Check Bastet against your baby's exact birth Rashi & Nakshatra:

Free & instant — powered by our Baby Kundli tool. Time & place give the most accurate Rashi.

Meaning of Bastet

Bastet is a girl name of Ancient Egyptian (Egyptian Mythology) origin, popular among Egyptian families. It means “goddess of home, cats, and protection”.

Bastet's Style

Ancient Egyptian (Egyptian Mythology) Egyptian Timeless Medium Girl

Bastet at a Glance

Popularity
76/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
24/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Bastet is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Bastet Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#82#107#1322015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#82

📊 Estimated position from Baby Name Spot's popularity model — not an official government ranking. Verified year-by-year data for India isn't displayed yet.

Nicknames for Bastet

Sweet, short forms parents love to use.

Bas Bast Basy Baste

Alternatives to Bastet

I want something… (tap one or more)

Can't decide?

Compare Bastet side-by-side with another name.

Compare Bastet

Create a Name From Both Parents

Love Bastet's style? Blend Mom & Dad's names into unique baby names — our signature tool.

Create Bastet's Name Card

A clean, shareable card — download it or send it on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Bastet mean?

Bastet means “goddess of home, cats, and protection”.

What is the origin of the name Bastet?

Is Bastet a boy or girl name?

How popular is the name Bastet?

What are common nicknames for Bastet?

What names are similar to Bastet?

Was this name profile helpful?

Bastet Name Profile

Meaningcat goddess
OriginEgyptian · Ancient Egyptian (Egyptian Mythology)
GenderGirl Name
First LetterB
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score76/100

Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

Share Name

Bastet

Save your personalised card

Create a free account or log in to download your Baby Name Card with a photo.

Create Free Account Log In

Tip: cards without a photo download instantly — no account needed.

Search Name