Cats don't call "mama" like humans do, but they do make various sounds to communicate with humans or other cats. Sometimes, people may misunderstand cat sounds as them calling for their mother, especially kittens which make specific sounds when searching for their mother.

In addition, cats sometimes mimic human voices, especially when interacting with humans. They may learn to make sounds similar to "mama" to get their owner's attention and response. However, this does not mean that the cat understands the meaning of the word or associates it with any human relationship or emotion.