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Lion

Olivia Musembi
By Olivia Musembi Senior Content Writer
Updated: Dec 8, 2024 | 👁️ 12 Views | 🔊 15 Pronunciations
✔️ Fact Checked by Selvakumar Mariappan (Technical Specialist)

Gender: Male

Origin: English

Meaning: Strong and courageous, symbolizing bravery and leadership.

Pronunciation: LIE-uhn, /ˈlaɪən/, L AY AH N

Popularity Rank: #6,620

On this page:

  • 1. Lion Meanings
  • 2. Lion Pronunciation Guide
  • 3. Record your pronunciation of Lion
  • 4. Translations of Lion
  • 5. Lion Name Popularity
  • 6. Lion popularity in U.S.
  • 7. Famous People with Name Lion
  • 8. Nicknames for Lion
  • 9. Lion Name Poster
  • 10. Names similar to Lion

Lion Meanings

  • Strong and courageous
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  • symbolizing bravery and leadership.
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    olivia on October 3, 2024
  • The Lion is a Figure in Art and Religious Symbolism of Many Cultures
  • Symbolizing Kingliness and Grandeur and Courage
  • Origin - English

The name Lion means strong, courageous, and majestic, symbolizing qualities associated with the animal lion. It is often used to represent bravery and leadership.

The name Lion is of English origin and means Strong and courageous, symbolizing bravery and leadership., Lion, The Lion is a Figure in Art and Religious Symbolism of Many Cultures, Symbolizing Kingliness and Grandeur and Courage. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.

Lion is commonly found in Algeria, France, Morocco, and 94 more countries.

Lion Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic Pronunciation: LIE-uhn

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlaɪən/

ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L AY AH N

L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)

AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)

AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)

N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)

This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'

The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.

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Translations of Lion

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Lion Name Popularity

At NamesLook, the name Lion is recorded 8,459 times globally, ranking it as the 6,620th most common name worldwide.

Lion is most prevalent in Algeria, with 990 occurrences, making it the 1,342th most popular name in the country.

In Algeria, the name Lion is found among 1 in every 1344 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.

Lion Popularity by Country

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CountryRankFrequency
Algeria#1,3421 : 1,344
France#2,5071 : 2,037
Morocco#2,0961 : 1,735
United States of America#5,0901 : 3,685
Italy#3,7851 : 2,877
South Africa#4,4091 : 6,856
Tunisia#1,9061 : 1,798
Saudi Arabia#8,7191 : 10,404
Malaysia#4,6781 : 7,837
Germany#2,1371 : 1,503
Netherlands#2,4631 : 1,650
Russia#2,4071 : 1,875
Mexico#4,3951 : 4,843
Egypt#11,5961 : 12,960
Israel#3,1301 : 1,917
Colombia#6,9141 : 8,541
Iraq#8,7021 : 9,252
Bangladesh#3,2381 : 3,827
United Arab Emirates#5,6921 : 8,157
Cameroon#1,8471 : 3,650
Hong Kong#2,4871 : 4,002
Nigeria#6,1811 : 11,044
Peru#4,9101 : 9,359
Palestine#4,0671 : 3,287
United Kingdom#6,0911 : 5,537
Singapore#3,2441 : 5,825
Kuwait#4,2821 : 6,893
Lebanon#2,1381 : 2,237
Belgium#3,6421 : 3,655
Spain#6,5241 : 8,254
Libya#4,7591 : 8,515
India#7,2091 : 12,136
Brazil#7,4071 : 11,937
Chile#5,3541 : 9,282
Syrian Arab Republic#8,0911 : 9,023
Switzerland#3,1581 : 3,513
Qatar#5,6891 : 9,691
Canada#6,7561 : 7,371
Ghana#1,8221 : 3,980
Oman#10,0961 : 14,521
Kazakhstan#5,6771 : 5,129
Bolivia#4,3611 : 8,350
China#1,4761 : 3,735
Taiwan#1,9571 : 6,094
Iran#4,7601 : 5,428
Austria#2,7611 : 3,386
Albania#2,1021 : 2,071
Sudan#19,3171 : 43,352
Bahrain#5,0281 : 9,453
Panama#4,0991 : 7,409
Argentina#4,3611 : 7,998
Jordan#7,1191 : 11,831
Macao#2,0501 : 4,518
Mauritius#3,3941 : 5,757
Philippines#4,1301 : 11,561

List of countries the name Lion is rarely found

  • Jamaica:20 occurrences
  • Sweden: 19 occurrences
  • Guatemala:17 occurrences
  • Czechia: 15 occurrences
  • Turkey: 15 occurrences
  • Costa Rica:14 occurrences
  • Namibia:13 occurrences
  • Yemen:12 occurrences
  • Slovenia: 11 occurrences
  • Uruguay:11 occurrences
  • Portugal:10 occurrences
  • Japan: 8 occurrences
  • Angola:7 occurrences
  • Croatia: 7 occurrences
  • Botswana:6 occurrences
  • Denmark: 6 occurrences
  • Finland: 6 occurrences
  • Serbia: 6 occurrences
  • Brunei Darussalam: 5 occurrences
  • Ecuador:5 occurrences
  • Poland: 5 occurrences
  • Hungary: 4 occurrences
  • Malta:4 occurrences
  • Afghanistan: 3 occurrences
  • Azerbaijan:3 occurrences
  • Bulgaria: 3 occurrences
  • Djibouti:3 occurrences
  • Georgia:3 occurrences
  • Indonesia: 3 occurrences
  • Ireland:3 occurrences
  • Maldives: 3 occurrences
  • Turkmenistan:3 occurrences
  • Greece: 2 occurrences
  • Korea: 2 occurrences
  • Lithuania:2 occurrences
  • Norway: 2 occurrences
  • Burundi:1 occurrences
  • Estonia:1 occurrences
  • Ethiopia:1 occurrences
  • Haiti:1 occurrences
  • Luxembourg:1 occurrences
  • Puerto Rico:1 occurrences

Lion popularity in U.S.

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Famous People with Name Lion

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Nicknames for Lion

Leo, The Mane Man, King, Lionheart, , The Lion, Roarke, Sonny, Li, Onxy, L-Train, The Pride, Champ, Mane Attraction, Hunter, Royal, Stripes, Clawdius, Maneuver, Grizzly, Fluffy (ironically), The Cub (ironically if older), Lion-O, L-Dawg, Big Cat, Wild Thing, Fearless, Magnificent, Golden, Blaze, Sultan, Caesar, Lord of the Jungle, Regal, Majestic, Fierce, Braveheart, Bold, Courage, Rajah, Aslan, Simba, Panthera, Big, The Alpha, Chief, Pride Rock, Apex, Guardian, Sentinel, Vanguard, Herculion, Mighty, Grand, Legend, Icon, Legend, Immortal, Invincible, Unstoppable, Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken, Dominion, Sovereign, Emperor, Tyrant, Monarch, Czar, Regent, Prince, Duke, Earl, Baron, Lord, Sir, Knight, Paladin, Champion, Hero, Leader, Chieftain, Captain, Commander, General, Colonel, Major, Sergeant, Corporal, Private, Recruit, Newbie, Rookie, Novice, Apprentice, Scholar, Student, Pupil, Disciple, Prodigy, Genius, Mastermind, Strategist, Tactician, Planner, Architect, Builder, Creator, Innovator, Visionary, Trailblazer, Pioneer, Explorer, Adventurer, Voyager, Nomad, Wanderer, Rogue, Renegade, Rebel, Outlaw, Maverick, Maverick, Iconoclast, Nonconformist, Individualist, Free Spirit, Freethinker, Nonconformist, Rebel, Revolutionary, Radical, Libertarian, Progressive, Liberal, Conservative, Moderate, Centrist, Independent, Apolitical, Unaligned, Neutral, Diplomat, Peacemaker, Mediator, Arbitrator, Negotiator, Conciliator, Reconciler, Unifier, Harmonizer, Synthesizer, Integrator, Facilitator, Collaborator, Partner, Ally, Friend, Comrade, Brother, Brotherhood, Fellowship, Clan, Tribe, Community, Society, Nation, World, Universe, Cosmos, Galaxy, Nebula, Star, Planet, Moon, Sun, Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Spirit, Soul, Mind, Body, Heart, Love, Compassion, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness, Justice, Truth, Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Insight, Perception, Awareness, Consciousness, Existence, Reality, Truth, Beauty, Goodness, Virtue, Excellence, Perfection, Ideal, Aspirations, Dreams, Goals, Ambitions, Vision, Purpose, Meaning, Significance, Value, Worth, Significance, Importance, Impact, Influence, Legacy, Heritage, Lineage, Ancestor, Descendant, Successor, Heir, King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Earl, Countess, Baron, Baroness, Lord, Lady, Sir, Dame, Knight, Maiden, Lass, Wench, Gal, Chick, Broad, Babe, Doll, Sweetheart, Honey, Darling, Dear, My Love, My Dearest, My Precious, My Everything

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