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Names that mean lion
90 names that mean lion — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Boy | Latin | /LEE-oh/ | Lion. | 91/100 |
| Leonardo Boy | Italian, Germanic | /lee-oh-NAR-doh/ | Brave lion. | 87/100 |
| Ariel Unisex | Hebrew | /AIR-ee-el/ | Lion of God. | 82/100 |
| Leon Boy | Greek | /LEE-on/ | Lion. | 72/100 |
| Miriam Girl | Hebrew | /MIR-ee-um/ | Wished-for child, rebellion, or sea of bitterness. | 72/100 |
| Ari Boy | Hebrew, Norse | /AH-ree/ | Lion, eagle. | 67/100 |
| Ariella Girl | Hebrew | /ah-ree-EH-lah/ | Lion of God. | 64/100 |
| Arielle Girl | Hebrew | /AIR-ee-el/ | Lion of God. | 62/100 |
| Leonel Boy | Latin | /leh-oh-NEL/ | Lion. | 62/100 |
| Nala Girl | African | /NAH-lah/ | Successful; beloved; lioness. | 62/100 |
| Lyanna Girl | American | /lee-AH-nah/ | Graceful lioness; modern blend. | 59/100 |
| Laith Boy | Arabic | /LAYTH/ | Lion; brave. | 51/100 |
| Ariah Girl | Hebrew | /ah-REE-ah/ | Lion of God. | 49/100 |
| Ariyah Girl | Hebrew/Arabic | /uh-RYE-uh/ | Lioness, noble. | 47/100 |
| Leonard Boy | Germanic | /LEN-erd/ | Brave lion. | 46/100 |
| Leona Girl | Latin | /lee-OH-nuh/ | Lioness. | 41/100 |
| Leonidas Boy | Greek | /lee-ON-i-das/ | Lion-like or son of the lion. | 40/100 |
| Leandro Boy | Greek | /lee-AHN-dro/ | Lion-man. | 26/100 |
| Lionel Boy | French, Latin | /LYE-nəl/ | Young lion. | 26/100 |
| Lona Girl | Latin | /LO-nuh/ | Short form of Leona, derived from leo, meaning lion. | 85/100 |
| Lenard Boy | Old German | /LEN-ard/ | Brave lion; strong and courageous. | 84/100 |
| Lenny Boy | Germanic | /LEN-ee/ | Strong as a lion. | 82/100 |
| Napoleon Boy | Greek-Italian | /nuh-POH-lee-un/ | Lion of the new city; from Greek 'neos' (new) and 'polis' (city). | 81/100 |
| Elida Girl | Greek | /eh-LEE-duh/ | Small winged one; from Greek 'aelion' (of the sun) or relating to light. | 81/100 |
| Lennie Girl | Germanic | /LEN-ee/ | Lion-hearted, brave and bold; variant of Leonard from 'leo' (lion). | 81/100 |
| Leonora Girl | Latin/Spanish | /lee-uh-NOR-ah/ | From Leo meaning lion and honor combined, or from Eleanor. | 80/100 |
| Leandra Girl | Greek | /lee-AN-drah/ | From Greek Leo meaning lion and aner meaning man. | 80/100 |
| Leone Girl | Italian and Latin | /lee-OH-nay/ | Lion; from the Latin leo. | 79/100 |
| Leander Boy | Greek | /lee-AN-der/ | Lion man; from the Greek leon and aner. | 79/100 |
| Areli Girl | Hebrew | /uh-REL-ee/ | Lion of God; strong and courageous. | 78/100 |
| Levon Boy | Armenian | /leh-VAHN/ | Armenian form of Leo, meaning lion. | 77/100 |
| Arie Girl | Hebrew | /AIR-ee/ | Variant of Ariel, meaning lion of God. | 77/100 |
| Len Boy | Germanic | /LEN/ | A short form of Leonard, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'lion' and 'brave.' | 75/100 |
| Llewellyn Boy | Welsh | /loo-EL-in/ | Welsh name derived from Llywelyn, meaning leader or lions. | 71/100 |
| Lonna Girl | Latin | /LON-uh/ | A variant of Leona, from leo meaning lion. | 69/100 |
| Ariela Girl | Hebrew | /ar-ee-EL-uh/ | Lion of God. | 64/100 |
| Leobardo Boy | Germanic | /lay-oh-BAR-do/ | Brave lion, from Leo and bard. | 64/100 |
| Aryeh Boy | Hebrew | /ah-REH/ | Lion. | 64/100 |
| Lenwood Boy | English | /LEN-wood/ | A compound name derived from Old English meaning lion wood or clearing. | 63/100 |
| Rosalio Boy | Latin/Germanic | /roh-SAH-lee-oh/ | Rose and lion combined; beautiful strength. | 58/100 |
| Leonie Girl | Greek | /lee-OH-nee/ | Feminine form of Leo; means lion. | 55/100 |
| Lenord Boy | English | /LEN-ord/ | Modern variant of Leonard; means brave lion. | 54/100 |
| Hafsa Girl | Arabic | /HAHF-suh/ | Lioness; from Arabic word for lion. | 53/100 |
| Lionell Boy | Latin | /LY-uh-nel/ | Little lion. | 51/100 |
| Leonia Girl | Latin | /lee-OH-nee-uh/ | Lion, feminine form of Leon from Latin leo. | 51/100 |
| Leandre Boy | French/Greek | /lay-ON-druh/ | The French form of Leander, from Greek 'leon' (lion) and 'andros' (man) meaning 'lion man.' | 50/100 |
| Shera Girl | Persian | /SHEER-uh/ | Variant of Sheera, meaning beautiful or a lioness. | 50/100 |
| Asad Boy | Arabic | /ah-SAHD/ | From Arabic meaning 'lion.' | 48/100 |
| Abbas Boy | Arabic | /AH-bus/ | Stern or austere; also refers to a lion in Arabic. | 46/100 |
| Hamzah Boy | Arabic | /HAM-zah/ | Strong or lion-like. | 43/100 |
| Aryah Girl | Hebrew | /AHR-yuh/ | Variant of Arya, from Hebrew meaning 'lion' or 'noble.' | 42/100 |
| Leonna Girl | Latin | /lee-AH-nuh/ | Lion; feminine form of Leo. | 41/100 |
| Leontine Girl | Latin | /lee-AHN-teen/ | From Latin Leontius, meaning like a lion or fierce. | 40/100 |
| Arial Girl | Hebrew | /AIR-ee-ul/ | Variant of Ariel, meaning lion of God. | 40/100 |
| Lennard Boy | Germanic | /LEN-erd/ | Brave as a lion; variant of Leonard. | 40/100 |
| Lonnell Boy | Modern African American | /luh-NEL/ | Modern variant of Lionel, meaning lion. | 38/100 |
| Humza Boy | Arabic | /HOOM-zuh/ | Means lion. | 38/100 |
| Evangelos Boy | Greek | /ee-VAN-jel-os/ | Messenger or bearer of good news, from evangelion. | 37/100 |
| Leonarda Girl | Italian/Latin | /lay-oh-NAR-duh/ | Feminine form of Leonardo, meaning lion-hearted. | 35/100 |
| Arien Boy | Modern/Greek variant | /AIR-ee-en/ | Modern creation possibly from Ariel (lion of God). | 34/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many names that mean lion are there?
NameTheKid lists 90 names that mean lion, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular names that mean lion?
Popular choices include Leo, Leonardo, Ariel, Leon, Miriam.