83 Jungle Names For Your Wild Child That You'll Love
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Tropical rainforests are home to some of the unique animal species of the world.
This is the reason that a mere mention of the word 'jungles' is enough to create an image of paradise featuring plant life and animal species which you are exploring leisurely amidst slow rain. You must be aware that the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is the world's largest rainforest.
Jungles are present throughout the world in different regions like Southern Peru, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Brazil, India, Australia, France, the United States, and several other countries. Before you book your tickets to enjoy some fun activities amidst the trees of tropical rainforests, do check out some interesting jungle names.
Fantasy Jungle Names
If you are a parent who finds the wild and nature fascinating and wishes to pass it on to your child, then this article is for you. The word "forest" comes from the Late Latin phrase forestis silva, which literally means "an open wooded area."
Forestis comes from the Latin word "forīs" which means "outside." A forest is a wildland that is covered with dense flora and fauna. Here are a number of new and unique forest names that you will find truly interesting.
Adolpha (German origin), meaning, ‘noble wolf’, makes for a lovely name.
Ari Trees (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘lion or eagle’, is an amazing name .
Asiza (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘forest spirit’, can generally be given to females from South Amazon.
Ayla Borders (Turkish origin), meaning, ‘oak meadow’, is used in both fiction and reality.
Brucie (French origin), meaning, ‘forest sprite’, is wild enough to appeal to forest-loving people.
Bunny (English origin), means, ‘tiny cute rabbits’.
Codrin (Romanian origin), meaning, ‘forest or woods’, in short, means jungle.
Conan (Celtic origin), meaning, ‘wolf or hound’, goes tremendously well for baby names.
Cria (Gaelic origin), meaning, ‘straight from the heart’, is very sweet sounding.
Deryn (Welsh origin), meaning, ‘black bird’, has something of an ominous ring to it.
First Phoenix (English origin), meaning, ‘rising from its own ashes’, is a mythological bird.
Ilana (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘tree beauty’, is sweet and wild sounding at the same time.
Karri (Scandinavian origin), meaning, ‘pure and unfiltered’, is generally used for female kids of Amazon.
Leo (Chinese origin), meaning, ‘lion’, makes up nicely for baby boy names.
Mori (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘the forest’, has no gender, you can use it as a unisex name.
Mowgli (Indian origin), meaning, ‘jungle boy’, is a very famous fantasy name indeed. The name alone is enough to motivate you for an adventure.
Nanhumei (no particular origin), the name does not have any meaning, but since it is wild-sounding, you can use it as a forest name. One of the rare names that you will find around.
Parker (English origin), meaning, ‘forest's keeper’, is a fascinating name that will suit kids with wild spirits. It also happens to be a common name in Australia.
Seda (Turkish origin), means, ‘jungle’s voice or echo’. Sound like a name straight out of a story.
Silvanus (English origin), meaning, ‘one who loves the jungle’, resonates with many kids these days.
Sylva (Christian origin), meaning, ‘woodland’, is a perfect name if you are looking for something near to the forest. Simply a next-level name related to a fantasy river.
Tabitha (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘beauty and grace’, is extensively used.
Tipu (Hindi origin), meaning, ‘tiger’, sounds sublime and powerful.
Vipin (Sanskrit origin), meaning, ‘the forest’, makes up for a beautiful male name.
Xylo (Greek origin), means, ‘the wood, forest’. The name Xylo can also be written as Zylo.
Yara (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘small butterfly’, in the Brazilian language, refers to a goddess.
African Jungle Names
Africa has one of the most extensive and well-formed forests in the whole world. There are a lot of jungles in countries like Kenya. Here are a number of forests that you will find in East, West, and South Africa.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest (African origin), in the coastal districts, this forest exudes typical dryness.
Budongo Forest (African origin), the temperature here is typically medium-altitude, with wet semi-deciduous verdant types. This forest is home to a long and illustrious history.
Congo Forest (Bantu origin), meaning, ‘mountains’, is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the whole world. One of the best-known jungles in the world.
Cross-Niger Transition Forests (African origin) are a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of southeastern Nigeria, located between the Niger River on the west and the Cross River on the east covering an area of 7992.31 sq mi (20,700 sq km).
Karkloofar Forest (African origin), meaning, ‘ravine of the cart’,is situated in the north of Howick and filled with huge grasslands and wetlands.
Karura Forest (Indian origin), meaning, ‘divine creature with a human torso and birdlike head’.
Kologha Forest (African origin), meaning, ‘peace’, is one of the Eastern Cape’s biggest attractions and the second-largest indigenous forest in South Africa.
Magoebaskloofer Forest (African origin), meaning, ‘name of a king’, is a beautiful mountainous area in the Limpopo Province at the very North-Eastern tip of the Drakensberg mountain range.
Mau Forest (African origin), the name itself has no specific meaning. It is a popular jungle theme name.
Newlands Forest (Middle English origin) is a conservancy area on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, beside the suburb of Newlands, Cape Town.
Ongoye Forest (African origin) is an old coastal scrap forest. It is home to rich flora and fauna. It is one of the most popular rainforests. A name that you will certainly like to share.
Robbe Hoek Forest (Dutch origin), meaning, ‘sea island’, is a forest reserve in the Eastern Cape of Africa.
Jungle Names For Cats
Here in the list, are some of the best jungle cat names.
Achilles (Greek origin) was a great warrior who fought in the great Trojan War.
Adhira (Sanskrit origin), means, ‘lightning’. Many consider this name to sound very breezy and gentle.
Akemi (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘bright and beautiful’, is a popular female name among many.
Akira (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘bright and clear’, is a very wild-sounding name that is popular around Japan.
Amara (Italian origin), meaning, ‘bitter’, can also mean gracious or graceful.
Amber (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘the fossilized tree resin’, is a very unique name related to rainforests. A name that you will surely agree to share with others.
Aslan (Turkish origin), meaning, ‘lion’, is derived from CS Lewis's work.
Blaze (English origin), meaning, ‘to set fire’, is the name that goes well with male and female cats.
Forest (Middle English), means, ‘outside (wood)’.
Goma (Japanese origin), has no specific meaning.
Javiera (European origin), means, ‘castle’.
Kameko (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘turtle’, is a name that is both sweet and wild-sounding.
Karima (Arabic origin), meaning, ‘generous’, is a feminine name and can be a good one for fantasy jungle stories. One of the popular jungle girl names that you will come across quite often.
Krishna (Hindu origin), means, ‘the dark one’. Lord Krishna is one of the avatars of Vishnu in Hindu mythology.
Lynx (English origin), means, ‘light brightness’.
Marigold (Middle English origin), meaning, ‘mary, mother of Jesus’, you can consider it for your female cat.
Mufasa (English origin), meaning, ‘king’, is taken from the movie 'The Lion King'. A name that you will certainly like to know more of.
Noboru (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘rise, ascend’, is a male name in Japanese culture.
Paprika (Croatian origin), meaning, ‘pepper’, is first a wild plant but you can name this spicy condiment to your cat.
Ranger (English origin), means, ‘someone who oversees the wild’.
Rory (English origin), means, ‘red-haired king’.
Shadow (English origin), means, ‘the dark figure cast upon a surface’. The jungle is all about shadow; is it not?
Shikar (Hindi origin), meaning, ‘hunter’, is very wild sounding and cats are in a way hunters themselves.
Shiva (Hindu origin), meaning, ‘the auspicious one’, also means the destroyer. Your cat in this case can be both.
Simba (Swahili origin), means, ‘lion, strength’. Choose this name if your cat is clever, kind. and the sweetheart of your family. It is an extremely popular name around.
Winnie (English origin), meaning, ‘fair one, smooth and soft, happiness’, comes from 'Winnie The Pooh', which is a famous cartoon bear.
Jungle Themed Team Names
Here are some of the best jungle-themed animal team names for you to book one for your team:
Cheeky Cheetahs (English origin), meaning, ‘ride and charming’, is a smart name for your team of cheetahs.
Crocodile Dundies (American origin), meaning, ‘crocodile hunter’, is a very cool name for your team.
Deadly Scorpions (Middle English origin) is quite a deadly name for your team.
Elemental Plants Warriors (English origin), will surely give you some of the native American vibes.
History Earthlings (English origin), meaning, ‘an inhabitant of the earth’, is a fascinating name for your team. It sounds very natural and absolutely delightful.
Husky Hedgehogs (American origin), meaning, ‘horse’, is something that your team should definitely consider.
Incredible Hulks (English origin), meaning, ‘man who changes into a very large green human-like creature possessing great strength’ is a cool name.
Jumping Jellyfish (Middle English), meaning, ‘sudden jerk’, is a good name to be considered.
Kicking Kangaroos, meaning, ‘lively and exciting’ is a cheerful name for your wonderful team.
Kung Fu Pandas (Chinese origin), meaning, ‘martial arts’, is a good reference from the famous movie of the same name.
Lazy Lobsters (German origin), meaning, ‘idle’, is quite an honest name for a team of lazy people.
Loan Sharks (Dutch origin), meaning, ‘villain’, is a very cool name for your team.
Plants Labyrinth Makers (English origin), meaning, ‘maze-like structure with a single path’, is sophisticated team name.
Sassy Unicorns (African origin), meaning, ‘prideful’, is a very sassy name for a team.
The Chunky Monkeys (English origin), has no specific meaning but is it not a fun name?
The Cobra Kais (Korean origin), ‘cobra assembly’, is a smart and cool-sounding name.
The Jungle Warriors (English origin), means, ‘wild warriors’. This is a good team name that resonates with the jungle.
Wild Vipers (English origin), has no specific meaning.
Zany Zebras (French origin), meaning, ‘comedy’, is quite a funny team name.
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