The Birman, also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma", is a domestic cat breed. The Birman is a long-haired, colour-pointed cat distinguished by a silky coat, deep blue eyes, and contrasting white "gloves" on each paw. The breed name is derived from Birmanie, the French form of Burma.

Well-bred Birmans are generally healthy cats. They have no breed-specific illnesses, although some may develop cardiomyopathy, which is a significant cause of heart failure in cats. With proper care and nutrition, Birmans can live to be approximately 15 years of age, if not more.

They are heavily boned cats and can appear somewhat stocky in every feature. The Birman has very unusual markings. She looks like a pointed cat with four white feet (mitted) and deep blue eyes. The head is actually triangular, but the Birman has such a broad skull that the face can appear almost rounded.