Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

simba

noun
/ˈsɪm.bə/
Definition
A word of Swahili origin meaning ‘lion’.
Examples
  • Simba bravely faced his challenges in ‘The Lion King’.
  • In Swahili, ‘simba’ is commonly used to refer to a lion in nature documentaries.
Meaning
In popular culture, ‘Simba’ is best known as the name of the lion protagonist in Disney’s animated film ‘The Lion King’.
Synonyms
  • Leonine
  • King of beasts