Simba
SIM-bah
Popularity
#7642
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
156
Peak Year
#28 in 2023
First Recorded
1994
Style
Strong & Bold, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Simba is a Swahili word meaning 'lion'. It gained popularity through the Disney film 'The Lion King'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Simba Arati
Kenyan politician, member of parliament in Kenya
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