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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Swahili word for 'lion'
- Origin
- Swahili
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SIM-bah
Simba is a boy's name from Swahili, meaning "lion." It has a clean, easy pronunciation (SIM-bah) and fits with a global, clean, modern style if you're drawn to names with clear meanings from other languages.
Meaning & Origin of Simba
Meaning: Swahili word for 'lion'.
Origin: Swahili.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Simba
SIM-bahIPA /ˈsɪmbɑː/
Popularity of Simba
Simba's popularity peaked at #3981 in 2023 with 28 babies given the name, then dropped to #7642 in 2024 with just 11.
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FAQ
What does the name Simba mean?
Swahili word for ‘lion’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Simba?
Simba is pronounced SIM-bah (IPA: /ˈsɪmbɑː/).
Is Simba a popular name right now?
Simba peaked at #3981 in 2023 and is ranked #7642 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1994–2024.)
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