Lion

Bold naming choice

A lion is a large wild cat native to Africa and a small region of India, known for its powerful build and, in males, a distinctive mane of hair around the head and neck.

Lions live in social groups called prides, unlike most other cats.

The lion has long symbolized strength, courage, and royalty, appearing on flags, coats of arms, and in countless stories.

Someone called a lion is brave or fierce; a lion of industry dominates their field.

She fought like a lion to protect her family. (Capitalized Lion may refer to the zodiac sign Leo.)

symbol

courage

Fortitude facing danger

nobility · heraldry · crest · crown · majesty · valor · power · fearlessness · pride · kingship

animal

mane

Neck hair, horse/lion

  • prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
  • roarLoud, deep animal cry
  • cubYoung wild mammal

savanna · predator · carnivore · feline · paws · claws · hunt · Serengeti · Africa · big cat

cultural

Simba

Lion, in Swahili

  • NarniaFictional snow-covered kingdom
  • sphinxMysterious, unreadable person
  • guardianProtective caretaker of another

Aslan · Mufasa · Nala · foo dog · Chinese New Year · dance · temple · mythology · folktale · Hercules

zodiac

Leo

Fifth zodiac sign

August · July · sun · constellation · birthstone · charismatic · confident · dramatic · generous · warmth

celebrity

famous

Widely known, much recognized

  • starLuminous astronomical object
  • legendUnverified traditional tale
  • iconPictorial screen symbol

luminary · notable · headliner · VIP · distinguished · prominent · renowned · acclaimed · celebrated · personality

Opposites
predator-prey relationship

Liongazelle

Swift, slender antelope

zebra · antelope · wildebeest · prey · impala

symbolic courage/power

Lionmouse

Small gnawing mammal

coward · lamb · sheep · chicken · weakling

wild vs. domestic

Lionhouse cat

Domesticated feline pet

domestic cat · housecat · kitten · tabby cat · pet cat

Phrases
Family

lions, lioness, lionesses, dandelion, dandelions

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G