Humans do not purr.
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Cats purr by vibrating their laryngeal muscles while they breathe in and out. This creates a sound that is often associated with contentment or relaxation.
What do you think? Really? Have you ever heard anyone purr? No.
The kitten nestled closer as it began to purr.
It is purr, and cats purr when they are happy. Cats also purr when they are in pain to comfort themselves, but mostly it is because they are happy and they love you. Basically, to express their emotions.
Mostly, cats purr when content and satisfied. It's like a human making the sound "ahhhh" after a filling meal. Cats also purr when stressed or in pain.
Cats from the big cat family, such as lions, tigers, and leopards, do not generally purr like domestic cats. These big cats are capable of roaring instead of purring due to differences in their anatomy and vocal capabilities.