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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.

Asha

Meaning: hope; life

Origin:Sanskrit; Swahili
343
Arya

Meaning: noble; air/song

Origin:Sanskrit; Modern variation of Aria
837
Dharma

Meaning: truth

Origin:Sanskrit
6088
Parvati

Meaning: the daughter of the mountain

Origin:Sanskrit
1711
Rani

Meaning: queen; she is singing

Origin:Hindi, Hebrew
2271
Priya

Meaning: beloved

Origin:Sanskrit
612
Anjali

Meaning: gift

Origin:Sanskrit
1066
Taj

Meaning: crown

Origin:Arabic
10164
Indira

Meaning: beauty

Origin:Sanskrit
938
Uma

Meaning: light, peace, nation

Origin:Sanskrit, Hebrew
753
Lakshmi

Meaning: a lucky omen

Origin:Sanskrit
1841
Veda

Meaning: knowledge

Origin:Sanskrit
506
Padma

Meaning: lotus

Origin:Sanskrit
1696
Kali

Meaning: black one

Origin:Sanskrit
1207
Opal

Meaning: gem

Origin:Sanskrit
303
Pavana

Meaning: peacock

Origin:Sanskrit
5551
Sansa

Meaning: praise, charm

Origin:Sanskrit
1453
Alisha

Meaning: protected by God

Origin:Phonetic spelling of Alicia; also Sanskrit
912
Bali

Meaning: strength

Origin:Place-name and Sanskrit
2587
Rishi

Meaning: sage

Origin:Sanskrit
10466