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Fierce Names That Mean Lion

Baby names meaning lion are among the most appealing of all the trendy new names with animal meanings. The reason has everything to do with the lion's majesty and ferocity as king of the beasts.

Names with lion meanings are particularly appropriate for babies born under the sign of Leo, which runs from late July until late August. Leonine names might also fit a child with tawny golden skin or hair, or one who simply has a loud roar!

The names on this list may literally mean lion, like Lionel, or may relate to famous lions such as Nala, or might have a more figurative relationship with lions, such as Daniel who in the bible entered the lion's den.

If you're looking for a name with a lion-related meaning for your baby boy or baby girl, this list includes a wide-ranging selection.

Devika

Meaning: little goddess

Origin:Hindi
1862
Devi

Meaning: divine

Origin:Sanskrit
2359
Origin:Arabic
3410
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Origin:Sanskrit, Southwest Asian place-name
7774
Vela

Meaning: shore, sail

Origin:Sanskrit, Latin
1762
Jena

Meaning: paradise

Origin:Variation of Jenna or Gina or Arabic
3673
Gita

Meaning: song

Origin:Sanskrit
4195
Neela

Meaning: sapphire blue

Origin:Hindi, Sanskrit
1721
Ramana

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Sanskrit
7820
Rajani

Meaning: dark, of the night

Origin:Sanskrit
3606
Rama

Meaning: lofty

Origin:Sanskrit
4679
Leela

Meaning: play

Origin:Sanskrit
1509
Raga

Meaning: color or melody

Origin:Sanskrit, musical term
4956
Rohana

Meaning: sandalwood

Origin:Sanskrit
6609
Lalita

Meaning: playful, charming

Origin:Sanskrit
4813
Bala

Meaning: young

Origin:Sanskrit
4339
Anoma

Meaning: illustrious

Origin:Unknown possibly Sanskrit "illustrious"
7347
Chakra

Meaning: wheel, circle

Origin:Sanskrit
8105
Shilpa

Meaning: ornament, work of art

Origin:Hindi name with Sanskrit roots meaning "ornament, work of art"
5462
Amita

Meaning: infinite

Origin:Sanskrit
6771