It’s like something out of a nature documentary.
A large lion, tawny in color with a proud mane, strides majestically through the African savannah. But unlike in the documentaries, this lion has a name.
And it’s one that you might never have guessed. In fact, the names of some of Africa’s lions are downright hilarious. Just wait until you hear them!
Male African Lion Names
- Nalo
- Mezekia
- Kiros
- Obama
- Jumoke
- Banji
- Boitlamo
- Mugisa
- Kiho
- Balesego
- Loba
- Mwinyi
- Kendi
- Mhina
- Dembe
- Kitoko
- Ntsako
- Ashanti
- Desta
- Musoke
- Chima
- Mashaka
- Kimani
- Makula
- Kuron
- Dakari
- Kijana
- Chimaijem
- Marka
- Minana
- Kirabo
- Okoth
- Ekundayo
- Lolovivi
- Natine
- Kinfe
- Mansa
- Foluke
- Kione
- Okal
- Hanzila
- Naiser
- Bem
- Mwenje
- Kei
- Akanji
- Ixia
- Akande
- Mirembe
- Milandu
Female African Lion Names
- Dakari
- Arria
- Candace
- Amadika
- Akia
- Adebola
- Cyrah
- Annakiya
- Azuka
- Alora
- Aiyana
- Athiambo
- Baba
- Atsukpi
- Ababuo
- Adanna
- Adjoa
- Chimaijem
- Chiaka
- Akanji
- Alile
- Chinue
- Avongara
- Abibola
- Adeola
- Adeniyi
- Cheta
- Chima
- Banji
- Ayanna
- Badu
- Abena
- Adwoa
- Akande
- Aliphine
- Amondi
- Chikondi
- Balesego
- Damilola
- Abeni
- Adannaya
- Anana
- Deka
- Ayo
- Candice
- Afia
- Ayira
- Amaka
- Boitlamo
- Ashanti
Unisex And Gender Neutral African Lion Names
- Nalo
- Mezekia
- Kiros
- Obama
- Jumoke
- Banji
- Boitlamo
- Mugisa
- Kiho
- Balesego
- Loba
- Mwinyi
- Kendi
- Mhina
- Dembe
- Kitoko
- Ntsako
- Ashanti
- Desta
- Musoke
- Chima
- Mashaka
- Kimani
- Makula
- Kuron
- Dakari
- Kijana
- Chimaijem
- Marka
- Minana
- Kirabo
- Okoth
- Ekundayo
- Lolovivi
- Natine
- Kinfe
- Mansa
- Foluke
- Kione
- Okal
- Hanzila
- Naiser
- Bem
- Mwenje
- Kei
- Akanji
- Ixia
- Akande
- Mirembe
- Milandu
Do you have a favorite African lion name? We’d love to hear it in the comments!
And if you need help coming up with some more, check out our complete list of lion names!
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