330 Baby Names That Mean Lion

A lion immediately brings wildness, ferocity, bravery, and majesty to mind. Parents choose lion baby names to channel all these positive attributes into their little ones to make them rule the world. It is often believed that a child with a name meaning ‘lion’ will lead others. After all, the lion is known as the king of the jungle. This majestic animal is associated with several countries, cultures, and religions. In Hinduism, Lord Narasimha is one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and has the head of a lion and the body of a man. Moreover, the vehicle of Goddess Durga is a lion too. In Egyptian and Greek art, the Sphinx makes a frequent appearance. These mythical beings have the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. Pop culture has also made a significant impact in depicting the royal animal. Movies like The Lion King have endeared this wild animal to the younger generation. Names like Simba and Nala from the movie have gained popularity among new parents. Though lions are traditionally associated with courage, strength, and ferocity, they have other traits, like grace and loyalty. Lions are the only members of the cat family that live in groups(1). They are known to be fiercely loyal to their pride, which they consider their family. All these traits make baby names meaning ‘lion,’ irresistible and appealing to parents. Names such asLeonard, derived from leo, the Latin word for lion, andLionel, derived from the word ‘lion,’ are in vogue. If you are captivated by the appeal of this majestic ruler of the forest, you may want to give your baby a name meaning ‘lion.’ We have made a list of the names honoring this royal beast so that you can select the ones that grab your attention and shortlist them easily.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Abaas		Boy	Like a lion
Abaasa		Girl	Lioness
Abbaas		Boy	the Description of a lion
Abbas		Boy	Description of a Lion; Looking Austere; Lion; Stern; Name of Mohammad's Uncle
Abbasah		Girl	Lioness
Abbasiyah		Boy	Being a Lion
Abbes		Boy	The name means a lion who has ruthless face
Abhavasimha		Boy	The one who is brave and bold as a lion.
Abhayasimha		Boy	One who is daring like a lion.
Abhayasinha		Boy	The one who is strong as a lion.
Abhaysimha		Boy	As Fearless as a Lion; Symbol of Courage and brave
Abufiras		Boy	Father of a lion or father of a lion hunter
Abuhafs		Boy	The father of a lion cub
Abulabbas		Boy	The servant of Abbas or the lion
Adisimah		Boy	The primal lion or the primal boundary
Aera		Boy	Lion; one who has strength and courage of Lion
Agnisinha		Boy	Fiery lion
Akhsam		Boy	A lion-like man with a broad whord
Aklaf		Boy	Lion
Al abbas		Boy	Description of a lion
Alabbas		Boy	Description of a lion
Aleser		Boy	Lion
Alihamza		Boy	Lion. Sour Leaves.
Amarasimha		Boy	Eternal light with creativity and innovation who can also be called Lion of the Gods
Anbessa		Boy	Lion, as strong as a lion
Androcles		Boy	A glorious man; named after a man who pulled out thorn from Lion's paws
Aramis		Boy	Fictional swordsman; Lion
Arbad		Boy	A mighty Lion or a Snake
Ardashir		Boy	The one who has majestic power of a Lion
Areli		Boy	上帝的狮子;God's hero
Ari		Boy	Lion; Eagle; Sunlike; Clear
Aria		Girl	Lioness; Air; Melody
Ariah		Girl	Lion of God
Arial		Girl	Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God;A variant form of name is Ariale
Arie		Boy	Lion of God
Ariee		Girl	A philosopher; strength of a Lion
Arieh		Boy	A powerful Boy who is like a lion
Ariel		Boy	Lion of God
Ariela		Girl	A Spanish name derived for the lion of God
Ariele		Girl	Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God;A variant form of name is Ariale
Ariella		Girl	Lioness of God
Arielle		Girl	Lioness of God
Arier		Boy	They are personal Lion of God; strong
Arija		Girl	Strength; Courage; Sprite; Lion of God;A variant form of name is Ariale
Arik		Boy	Lion of God
Arioch		Boy	一个是凶猛如狮子
Ariyah		Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Armikka		Boy	Proud lion; like God's judgements
Arria		Girl	God's lion; one with a slim amd trim figure
Arrie		Girl	Lion; one who can rule with mercy
Arsalaan		Boy	Lion; King of Jungle; One who is mighty and powerful like the lion
Arsalan		Boy	Lion; King of Jungle; One who is mighty and powerful like the lion
Arslan		Unisex	Lion
Artoun		Boy	Awake; one who is brave like Lion
Ary		Boy	Hebrew - Lion; Greek - Best; Excellent; A variant of name Ari
Arye		Boy	Lion
Aryeh		Boy	上帝的狮子;has powers
Aryll		Boy	上帝的狮子;is majestic
Arystan		Boy	Lion
Arystanbek		Boy	The name is derived from Kazakh word arystan, which means lion and Turkish title beg, which means master or chief
Asaad		Boy	Lion
Asad		Boy	Lion
Asadah		Girl	Lioness
Asadi		Boy	One strong like a lion.
Asadullah		Boy	Allah's lion; it was a tiltle od hazrat Ali
Aset		Boy	Aset is derived from Arabic word asad meaning lion
Asid		Boy	Another name for lion
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Assad		Boy	A group of animal names meaning lion
Azaam		Boy	A determined person; like a Lion
Azmaray		Boy	Azmaray is the Pashto version of Zmaray and means lion.
Azzami		Boy	One who is fierce like a lion.
Baabar		Boy	One who has the power of a Lion
Babar		Boy	The Lion which is the king of jungle
Baber		Boy	One who has a feeling of self assurance; Lion
Baboor		Boy	Afghan - Happiness; Turkish - Lion; A variant of name Babor and Babur
Babr		Boy	A miraculous being; Lion who is the king of the jungle
Bagubhalan		Boy	A Lion; Very Strong; Powerful; Mighty
Balasingam		Boy	Young Lion; one who has strength of a young lion
Balasingham		Boy	Young Lion; one who has strength of a young lion
Banari		Boy	King of the forest; Represents Lion which is powerful and mighty
Bansika		Boy	The King of the Forest; Lion which is mighty and powerful
Ben Gurion		Boy	Hebrew - Son of the Lion; A variant of name Ben Guryon
Ben-Aryeh		Boy	Son of the lion
Bhagubalan		Boy	A Lion; Very Strong; Powerful; Mighty; Courageous; Brave
Bhari		Boy	One who Supports; Lion; Strong; Powerful and Mighty
Braylon		Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Strong as a lion; Supplanter
Cordelia		Girl	Jewel of sea; Heart of a lion
Diata		Girl	One who is as brave as a Lion
Dilbaagh		Boy	A lionhearted heart; a brave and kid person
Dillen		Boy	One who is like a Lion; mighty
Dilreet		Unisex	A Lion; they are hearty traditions
Dylon		Boy	One who is a loyal Lion
Eriel		Girl	lion of god.
Eriella		Girl	a Spanish word for lioness of god.
Faraal		Girl	Name of the lion
Fares		Boy	A knight who is as brave as a lion
Firas		Unisex	A lion; Highly insightful and astute
Firnas		Boy	Powerful; Brave; Thick Necked Lion; Mighty; Strong
Ghadhanfar		Boy	The ruler or the king of Jungle, lion.

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Lions have been associated with valor, power, and leadership in several cultures across the globe. All these positive traits are the reasons why parents prefer giving names meaning ‘lion’ to their babies. Bearers of this name will be powerful leaders in whichever field they pursue. If you are interested in names meaning ‘lion,’ take a look at this infographic.

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