11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Doja Cat — Including the Origin of Her Name

Although her name, Amala Zandile Dlamini, may have been given to her by her Jewish-American mom and South African dad, Doja Cat elected to take on a stage name and persona.

What Does Doja Cat Mean?

The "Planet Her" artist explained to Dazed that her name choice came from her one of cats and weed. She said, "I was heavily addicted to weed and weed culture, so when I began rapping I thought of the word 'doja' and how it sounds like a girl's name."