Pumbaa
/POOM-bahah/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Pumbaa is a Germanic name meaning "The meaning of Pumbaa is largely attributed to the Swahili word for "simpleton", "carefree", or "scatterbrained". It gained widespread popularity through its association with the character in Disney's The Lion King.". Originates from Swahili.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic POOM-bahah
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as POOM-bahah. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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