Fierce Names That Mean Lion

Cub

English word name

This cute-as-a-button name conjures playful lion and bear cubs rolling around in long grass. If cute baby names are what you're after, Cub should be on your list.

Levan

Georgian, from Greek

"lion"

Levan is a cool Georgian variant of Leon, popular in its native country. With that sleek V sound in the middle, it may appeal to parents looking for a unique alternative to Levi.

Leno

Diminutive of Leonard

"lion"

Better than Lenny, not as good as Leo, and tightly tied to Tonight Show host Jay Leno.

Quillan

Irish

"cub, Leo"

If you like Dylan, Quinn, or Leo but find them too popular, Quillan could be a distinctive and interesting alternative. It is sometimes connected to the zodiac sign of Leo, making it a cool way to…

Tau

Indigenous Australian or Tswana, Sotho

"dusk, twilight; lion"

Tau, rhyming with cow, is a simple straightforward name with roots in two languages and cultures, the Kaurna language spoken by indigenous Australian people or the African Tswana language, a Bantu…

Timon

Greek

"reward, honor"

Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground…

Rasalas

Arabic

"the northern (star) of the lion's head"

The dramatic-sounding name of a star in the constellation Leo that can be adapted as a unique Arabic name for boys . The similar-sounding Rasselas is the name of an allegorical fable by Samuel…

Guryon

Hebrew

"young lion"

Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.

Sundiata

Mandinka/Malinke, West African

"Sogolon's lion, lion king, lion prince"

A grand, bright, and powerful feeling name, Sundiata was notably borne by Sundiata Keita, the 13th century founder and prince of the Mali Empire in Western Africa. He is remembered and celebrated in…

Sundjata

Variation of Sundiata, Mandinka/Malinke, West African

"Sogolon's lion, lion king, lion prince"

An alternative form of the bright, leonine name Sundiata, Sundjata is associated with Sundiata Keita, the 13th century founder and prince of the Mali Empire in Western Africa. He is remembered and…

Alisher

Persian; Turkish; Kazakh; Uzbek

"lofty, sublime + lion; brave prince"

A name of Persian, Turkish, Kazakh, and Uzbek origin, Alisher can be considered a compound name, blending the popular Arabic name Ali with the Persian shir meaning "sublime lion", or a purely Persian…

Guri

Hebrew

"my lion cub"

When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.

Leoluca

Italian, combination of Leone and Luca

"lion + man from Lucania"

The name Leoluca is a combination of the Italian names Leone, meaning "lion", and Luca, meaning "man from Lucania". This was the name of a 9th century Sicilian saint.

Leolin

Welsh

"leader's image"

A rare form of Llywellyn/Llewellyn, influenced by Latin Leo "lion".

Mufasa

African

"king"

Known for being the name of Simba's father in the Lion King .

Leonato

Shakespearean name, form of Leonnatos, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek

"lion's jaw"

Leonato is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing , the noble governor of Messina on whose property most of the play takes place. His daughter Hero and his niece Beatrice…