278 Baby Boy Names That Mean Lion

The lion is an animal that stands for courage, strength, and dominance. Baby boy names meaning lion, exude the majestic aura of the indomitable animal. Also, these names often carry broader meanings. They symbolize qualities such as facing adversities with courage and showing unshakeable determination to overcome challenges. Parents choose these names for their sons so that they imbibe these qualities. What makes these names unique is their global appeal. Almost every culture associates the lion with bravery and leadership. Like how lions are considered the kings of the animal kingdom, the lion is regarded as a royal and regal animal in many cultures. Lions hold symbolic significance in mythologies, religions, and cultures worldwide. For instance, the Lion of Judah is a traditional Jewish symbol representing the tribe of Judah. The phrase also describes Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. An avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu is Narasimha, a man-lion. Sphinxes, creatures in Greek and Egyptian mythology, have the body of a lion. The Lion Capital of Ashoka, a statue erected by Emperor Ashoka depicting four lions standing back to back, is the national emblem of India. Throughout history, names that mean lion have appeared in different linguistic forms and variations. These baby names also have religious connections. For instance, in the Sikh community, boys are given the last name Singh, meaning ‘lion’ (1). Even modern depictions of the lion, such as the animated children’s movie The Lion King and the children’s book The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, a part of The Chronicles of Narnia, associate the animal with physical strength, wisdom, and spirituality. Lion baby names also show a deep connection with nature. The history of baby boy names that mean lion indicates the universal admiration for this powerful animal. Below is a list of names that mean lion in different cultures and their meanings. Have a look.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Leo		Boy	Lion
Leonardo		Boy	Brave lion
Leon		Boy	Lion
Ari		Boy	Lion; Eagle; Sunlike; Clear
Leonel		Boy	Lion
Leonidas		Boy	Lion-like
Braylon		Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Strong as a lion; Supplanter
Ariel		Boy	Lion of God
Leandro		Boy	Lion-like person
Leonard		Boy	Lion-like; Brave man
Lionel		Boy	Young lion
Lev		Boy	Lion; Heart
Laith		Boy	Lion; Brave
Aryeh		Boy	Lion of God; Has powers
Lenny		Boy	Short for Leonard; Brave like a lion
Levon		Boy	Lion
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Leander		Boy	Lion-like man
Asad		Boy	Lion
Haroon		Boy	Warrior lion; A variant spelling of Harun; A form of Aaron
Arie		Boy	Lion of God
Asaad		Boy	Lion
Abbas		Boy	Description of a lion; Looking austere; Lion; Stern; Name of Mohammad's uncle
Lyon		Boy	Lion
Aramis		Boy	Fictional swordsman; Lion
Haider		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Arsalan		Boy	Lion; King of the jungle; One who is mighty and powerful like the lion
Fares		Boy	A knight who is as brave as a lion
Arik		Boy	Lion of God
Asahd		Boy	Lion, triumph, power
Layth		Boy	A wildcat; Lion
Azlaan		Boy	Lion; Brave
Lander		Boy	Person who is from the grassy plain; Lion
Lio		Boy	Strong, powerful, lion-like
Lion		Boy	Lion; Strength
Assad		Boy	Lion
Leone		Boy	Lion; Lioness
Ruslan		Boy	One who is like a Lion
Haidar		Boy	Lion; Derived from the Hadara; Stout; Strong
Lavi		Boy	The king of animals; A lion
Liev		Boy	Heart; Lion
Simba		Boy	Power; Strength; Lion
Leib		Boy	An animal; A lion
Arye		Boy	Lion
Llewellyn		Boy	Leader; Lion-like
Ary		Boy	Lion; Best; Excellent; A variant of the name Ari
Llewelyn		Boy	Leader or lion-like
Lennell		Boy	Hardy like a lion
Lenard		Boy	He who has the Blood of the Lion
Osama		Boy	One who is bold and courageous like a lion
Lional		Boy	Little; Young lion
Hyder		Boy	Lion; Brave
Leonides		Boy	Who is like a lion
Laithan		Boy	A little dear lion; Lion cub
Louay		Boy	Warrior, brave, lion
Usama		Boy	Lion; One who is as brave as a lion
Lyonel		Boy	He is powerful and strong as a lion
Lionell		Boy	Little lion
Haydar		Boy	lion
Hayder		Boy	Lion, courageous, brave
Levan		Boy	Lion; Georgian form of Leon
Len		Boy	A person whose bravery can be compared to a lion
Mahith		Boy	One with the character of a lion who brings honor
Leandrew		Boy	Lion-like person
Lenn		Boy	Brave like a lion
Asadullah		Boy	Allah's lion; It was a tiltle of Hazrat Ali
Ashaz		Boy	One in a million; Sahabi during the Prophet's time
Leoric		Boy	He is like a lion
Leonhard		Boy	Lion
Lew		Boy	Lion
Ossama		Boy	One with the power of a Lion
Areli		Boy	Lion of God; God's hero
Arieh		Boy	A powerful boy who is like a lion
Arsalaan		Boy	Lion; King of the jungle; One who is mighty and powerful like the lion
Dillen		Boy	One who is like a Lion; mighty
Harith		Boy	The lion that digs the earth
Lennard		Boy	Bold like a lion
Lennart		Boy	Lion
Lennie		Boy	Brave lion
Leoni		Boy	Lion; Ancient Greek version of the name Leon
Lon		Boy	Person as fierce as a Lion
Lonnell		Boy	A young lion; A lion cub
Lonell		Boy	A lion cub
Nishad		Boy	The Lion among the males
Maclaine		Boy	Son of the lion
Sher		Boy	Persian name; Lion
Leonce		Boy	Lion
Llewyn		Boy	Like a lion
Abhaysimha		Boy	As Fearless as a Lion; Symbol of Courage and brave
Aera		Boy	Lion; One who has strength and courage of lion
Baboor		Boy	Happiness; Lion; A variant of the name Babor and Babur
Baburam		Boy	Leader of a rebellion; Head of an uprising; Referring to Lord Ram as the leader
Bagubhalan		Boy	A Lion; Very Strong; Powerful; Mighty
Balasingam		Boy	Young Lion; one who has strength of a young lion
Balasingham		Boy	Young Lion; one who has strength of a young lion
Banari		Boy	King of the forest; Represents Lion which is powerful and mighty
Bansika		Boy	The King of the forest; Lion
Bhagubalan		Boy	A Lion; Very Strong; Powerful; Mighty; Courageous; Brave
Bhari		Boy	One who Supports; Lion; Strong; Powerful and Mighty
Firnas		Boy	Powerful; Brave; Thick-necked lion; Mighty; Strong

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