Origin, Meaning, And History Of Simba
The masculine name Simba has roots in Africa’s Swahili and Shona cultures and refers to a ‘lion’ in Swahili. This rare name was popularized by Disney’s 1994 animated film The Lion King, in which the main character named Simba avenges his father’s death and becomes the king of the jungle. Simba is also a common surname amongst Africans.
Since the name refers to a lion, it is often associated with pride, strength, and bravery. It is also the name of several indigenous groups across the world. Simba is also a preferred name for different companies across the globe. In South Africa, Simba is the name of a food company. In the late 60s, Coca-Cola launched a lemon-flavored drink named Simba. Simba Sleep is a mattress company in the UK, while Simba Technologies is a software company in Canada.
There are many movies named Simba across the world.Simbais a British movie released in 1955. The movie portrays the story of an English family who witnesses the Mau Mau uprising while living in Africa. American silent documentary,Simba: The King of the Beasts, follows a couple’s four-year-long quest after lions across Kenya. The Bollywood movieSimmbahad a successful run at the box office in 2018.
The name was popularized by several notable personalities. They include Zimbabwean-British music artist Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi, popularly known as Simba, Zimbabwean politician Simbarashe Herbert Stanley Makoni, who was the Minister of Finance and Economic Development from 2000 to 2002, Zimbabwean footballer Simbarashe “Simba” Sithole, former French footballer Amara Simba, and former Congolese politician Charles Mwando Simba.
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Simba On The Popularity Chart
The name is not so popular in the US. It came to the limelight post the release of the 1994 film but is yet to catch the attention of parents.
Popularity Over Time
The name saw a slight rise in popularity in 1995 following the release of The Lion King movie. After some ups and downs, it registered a sharp rise in 2017 and has been stable since then.
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Even when the name saw a rise in popularity, it still ranked low in the US. It is still a long way for the name to catch up and move higher up in the ranks.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Simba
Like the sound of this two-syllable name? Then have a look at the following names that sound similar to Simba.
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Names With Similar Meaning As Simba
Simba has a powerful meaning. Here is a list of names that have similar meanings to Simba.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Simba?
The name Simba means to be like a lion.
2. What is the origin of the name Simba?
Simba has a Swahili origin.
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