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Fierce Names That Mean Lion



by Pamela Redmond

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.

Leno

Meaning: lion

Origin:Diminutive of Leonard
3463
Eureka

Meaning: I have found [it]

Origin:Greek
3769
Galatea

Meaning: she who is milk-white

Origin:Greek
1556
Mufasa

Meaning: king

Origin:African
770
Dev

Meaning: god

Origin:Sanskrit
1507
Timoleon

Meaning: lion honor

Origin:Greek
5601
Jabez

Meaning: borne in pain

Origin:Hebrew
889
Leonel Leonel is a name that is generally chosen by...
Origin:Variation of Lionel
2985
Origin:Modern invented name
11913
Safari

Meaning: journey

Origin:African word name from Swahili
6064
Safari

Meaning: journey

Origin:African word name from Swahili
8964
Loew

Meaning: lion

Origin:German
6960
Origin:Arabic place name
2292
Zira

Meaning: moonlight

Origin:Berber, Tamazight
944
Aslan

Meaning: lion

Origin:Turkish
495
Ruslan

Meaning: lion

Origin:Slavic from Turkic
1916
Lyon

Meaning: lion

Origin:French
1693
Consuelo

Meaning: she who brings consolation

Origin:Spanish from Latin
2340
Nala Nala is a popular multicultural name that is...
Origin:African, meaning unknown
811
Ariella

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Spelling variation of Ariel
914