What Is This Khajiit Names Generator?
The Khajiit Name Generator creates original names for Khajiit characters in The Elder Scrolls series — the cat-people of the province of Elsweyr, known for their diverse forms (from fully humanoid to fully feline depending on the moons at birth), their trading culture, and their unique language Ta'agra.
Every name is original and fictional. The generator draws on the Khajiit naming conventions used across the Elder Scrolls games: the honorific prefix system (Dar'-, Do'-, Dro'-, J'-, Jo'-, M'-, Ra'-, Ri'-, S'-, Sa'-, Sha'-, So'-, Za'- and others), the Ta'agra language phonetics, and the canonical Khajiit names from the games (M'aiq the Liar, Kharjo, Ahkari, Inigo) — to produce names that feel authentically Khajiiti.
How to Use This Generator
- Click the Generate Names button at the top of the page.
- Choose a gender: Male, Female, or Any.
- Select a social role: Warrior, Thief/Scout, Scholar/Mage, Merchant, Noble/Elder, or Any.
- Browse results — each name includes the prefix meaning and Ta'agra notes.
- Click Generate again for a fresh batch.
How Khajiit Are Named
Khajiit names follow a distinctive honorific prefix system: Honorific prefixes: Khajiit names typically begin with a prefix that indicates social status, gender, age, or achievement: Dar' (thief/one who is nimble), Do' (warrior, masculine), Dro' (grandfather/elder), J'- (young male), Jo'- (scholar/mage), M'- (common honorific), Ra'- (noble/king), Ri'- (chieftain/high), S'- (common, ambiguous), Sa'- (common female), Sha'- (sneaky/female), So'- (brave warrior). Ta'agra phonetics: the Khajiit language uses: kh, j, zh, r, z, s sounds; vowels a, i, u with less e/o; flowing double vowels (aa, ii). Name structure: Prefix' + given name: M'aiq, Kharjo (no prefix), J'zargo, Ahkari, Za'ji.
Khajiit Male Names with Prefixes
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| J'zargo | canonical Skyrim — J' (young male) + zargo, arrogant young mage |
| Kharjo | canonical Skyrim — no prefix, warrior name, khar + jo |
| Do'Vashar | Do' (warrior) + Vashar — skilled warrior Khajiit |
| Dro'Khafir | Dro' (elder) + Khafir — elder trading caravan master |
| Ra'Jirad | Ra' (noble) + Jirad — noble Khajiit, Rimmen court |
| Jo'Zirash | Jo' (scholar) + Zirash — Khajiit alchemist or mage |
| S'Kharaj | S' (common) + Kharaj — trader, common merchant name |
| Za'Jikar | Za' (uncommon) + Jikar — wanderer, caravan guard |
Khajiit Female Names with Prefixes
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ahkari | canonical Skyrim — no prefix, merchant caravan leader |
| M'isha | M' (common) + isha — friendly trader name |
| Sa'Zirra | Sa' (female common) + Zirra — artisan or craftwoman |
| Sha'Khira | Sha' (sneaky/female) + Khira — thief or scout |
| Ri'Sashja | Ri' (chieftain) + Sashja — female chieftain, rare honorific |
| Dra'Zelva | Dra' (uncommon female) + Zelva — skilled female warrior |
| Za'Jirra | Za' + Jirra — traveller, far from Elsweyr |
| Ma'Kharri | Ma' + Kharri — maternal, protective Khajiit |
Khajiit Forms & Lore Reference
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Suthay-raht | most common Khajiit form — upright, digitigrade, common in Skyrim |
| Pahmar-raht | large, tiger-like Khajiit — rare in Tamriel |
| Cathay | standard humanoid cat-person form |
| Dagi | small, tree-climbing Khajiit form |
| Ohmes | most human-looking Khajiit form, sometimes mistaken for Bosmer |
| Senche-raht | the largest Khajiit form — ridden as mounts by other Khajiit |
| Alfiq | small, cat-like Khajiit — often mistaken for house cats |
| Ja'Kha'jay | the system of 17 Khajiit forms, determined by birth moons |
History & Background
Khajiit first appeared in The Elder Scrolls I: Arena (1994) as one of the playable races and have appeared in every mainline Elder Scrolls game since. Their homeland Elsweyr (a pun on 'elsewhere') is a province of savannahs and jungles. The Khajiit's 17 distinct forms (determined by which moons — Masser and Secunda — are in their phase at birth) make them one of the most unique races in TES lore. The Ta'agra language was developed across the franchise with words like 'dar' (thief), 'dro' (grandfather), 'ja' (son of), 'ma' (mother), 'mane' (spiritual leader). The honorific prefix system was systematised in TES lore documentation and is used consistently across the games. M'aiq the Liar, a recurring Easter egg character, appears in Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim.
Khajiit & Ta'agra Naming Reference
- Honorific prefix system — Dar' (thief/nimble), Do' (warrior, male), Dro' (elder/grandfather), J'- (young male), Jo'- (scholar/mage), M'- (common), Ra'- (noble), Ri'- (chieftain), S'- (common/ambiguous), Sa'- (female common), Sha'- (sneaky/female), So'- (brave warrior), Dra'- (female variant), Za'- (wanderer)
- Ta'agra phonetics — hard sounds: kh, zh, z, j, k, r; flowing sounds: sh, s. Vowels: a and i dominate. Double vowels: aa, ii for emphasis or elder names. The language avoids soft English sounds like 'th', 'w', 'ph'
- Name structure — [Prefix'] + [given name]: M'aiq, J'zargo, Ahkari (no prefix), Kharjo (no prefix). Some Khajiit have no prefix if their status is ambiguous or they have abandoned their cultural identity (traveling Khajiit outside Elsweyr)
- Canonical Khajiit names (male) — J'zargo (arrogant Winterhold student), Kharjo (caravan guard), Inigo (modded companion — J'Inigo Montoya), Ra'virr (Morrowind trader), M'aiq the Liar (recurring Easter egg)
- Canonical Khajiit names (female) — Ahkari (Skyrim caravan leader), Atahbah (caravan member), Zaynabi, Ma'dran, Kharasa
- The Mane — the spiritual and political leader of the Khajiit people is the Mane, born at a specific lunar alignment. The Mane is not addressed by name but by title. Only one Mane is alive at a time; their birth is prophesied by the lunar cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of names does this Khajiit Name Generator create?
The generator creates original Khajiit names following the Ta'agra honorific prefix system and the phonological patterns of the Elder Scrolls — covering male names (Do'-, J'-, Jo'-), female names (Sa'-, Sha'-, M'-), and elder/noble names (Dro'-, Ra'-, Ri'-) with the characteristic sibilant-and-hard-consonant phonetics of the Ta'agra language.
What do the Khajiit name prefixes mean?
Khajiit name prefixes indicate social status, age, gender, or achievement: Dar' (thief/nimble-fingered), Do' (warrior, male), Dro' (grandfather/elder), J'- (young male, 'son of'), Jo'- (scholar or mage), M'- (common, unspecified), Ra'- (noble), Ri'- (chieftain/high), S'- (common, any gender), Sa'- (common female), Sha'- (sneaky or female), So'- (brave warrior).
Why do Khajiit have so many different physical forms?
In Elder Scrolls lore, Khajiit are born with different physical forms depending on which moons (Masser and Secunda) are in which phase at the time of their birth. The system of 17 forms (Ja'Kha'jay) ranges from the mostly-human Ohmes to the fully feline Alfiq (looks like a house cat) to the enormous Senche-raht (ridden as mounts). Most Khajiit encountered in the games are the Suthay-raht form — upright, cat-like bipeds.
Can I use generated names for an Elder Scrolls character, fan fiction, or mod?
Yes. Generated names are original and appropriate for any Elder Scrolls fan works.