Lion Names – 330+ Awesome Lion Name Ideas with Meanings

Swahili Lion Names

We have a lot more of our Swahili lion names that have good meanings too. 

• Kuume (Friend)
• Kamikazi (Queen)
• Djembe (West African drum)
• Akeen (Brave)
• Rufaro (Joy)
• Leki (Little brother)
• Tindo (Active)
• Kanzi (Treasure)
• Amar (Long life)
• Simba (Lion)
• Tandi (Fire)
• Duma (Lightning)
• Olee (Happy moment)
• Enyi (Friend)
• Bheka (To watch)

White Lion Names

Here are some of the white lion names that we like for this rare lion species. 

• Lilith
• Pelo
• Lelie
• Rashmi
• Snowflake
• Alba
• Jari
• Oregon
• Frostine
• Mara

Japanese Lion Names

Check out these cool Japanese lion names with their meanings. 

• Akira (intelligent)
• Masumi (clarity)
• Amaya (night rain)
• Yuri (lily)
• Kimi (noble)
• Asami (morning beauty)
• Adzuki (red bean)
• Sora (sky)
• Nori (seaweed)
• Ryuu (dragon)
• Pochi (a classic dog name like “Spot”)
• Haru (sunlight)
• Aki (spring)
• Yuki (good fortune)
• Momo (peach)

Unique Lion Names

Here are other unique lion names that are meaningful.

Armani	This is another African name. It also happens to be the name of a major
Nessie	This is a nickname based on the lion-ness.
Vitani	This is another Lion King name.
Hunter	Lions are known for being exceptionally good hunters.
Ahadi	This lion name comes from a character in the Lion King.
Romeo	Romeo needs his Juliet. You might need to get a second lion.
Surabi	This lion name comes from the popular Lion King film.
Bathsheba	This is an awesome name for a lion.
Kazi	This is a hip sounding name that is African in origin.
Boots	This is adorable name for a kitten. As the lion grows up, such a cute name
Snickers	This is another great name for a lion who reminds you of a pet cat.
Cubby	Because a lion has cubs.
Aaliyah	This is such a pretty name for a lion.
Sudan	This is a country in Africa, but it would also be a great name for a lion.
Sprinkles	This is a kitten name that was stolen for baby lions.

‘Lion’ names in different languages

How about we learn ‘lion’ in different languages that can be used as a lion name? 

leon	Filipino
intare	Kinyarwanda
singa	Sundanese
simba	Swahili
Lew	Polish
tau	Sesotho
leão	Portuguese
Ljón	Icelandic
raiona	Maori
lauva	Latvian
liūtas	Lithuanian
liona	Hawaiian
leòmhann	Scots Gaelic
leone	Corsican
mkango	Chichewa