‘Raion’ is the normal Japanese word for lion which can also be used as a lion name. One terrific thing about the Japanese language is how unique it sounds for a name and so we’ve created a list of Japanese names that is fit for a lion. Check out this list of over 20 cool Japanese lion names.

| Japanese names | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Emi | (blessing) |
| Hana | (flower) |
| Shinju | (pearl) |
| Toshiko | (clever) |
| Masumi | (clarity) |
| Nori | (seaweed) |
| Kimi | (noble) |
| Asami | (morning beauty) |
| Adzuki | (red bean) |
| Aki | (spring) |
| Haru | (sunlight) |
| Pochi | (a classic dog name like “Spot”) |
| Yuri | (lily) |
| Yuki | (good fortune) |
| Momo | (peach) |
| Ryuu | (dragon) |
| Amaya | (night rain) |
| Akira | (intelligent) |
| Sora | (sky) |
| Rina | (jasmine) |
| Tadao | (loyal) |
| Kurumi | (walnut) |
| Miyu | (gentle) |
| Megumi | (blessing) |
| Yumi | (beautiful) |
Looking for another specific lion name? We also have a lion name generator that can help you create a good name based on gender and size too.
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