Meaning: Lion in Swahili
The story
Simba is the Swahili word for lion, also used as a name. Shona Simba has a separate meaning, strength or power; those origins should be distinguished.
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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Simba comes from Swahili.
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