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The Lion King Character Names

15 characters · Movie

Simba /SEEM-bah/ The protagonist, a lion cub destined to be king who must overcome tragedy and self-doubt. Mufasa /muh-FAH-sah/ Simba's wise and noble father, the king of the Pride Lands. Scar /Scar/ Mufasa's jealous and treacherous brother, the main antagonist. Nala /NAH-lah/ Simba's childhood friend and later his mate, a brave and determined lioness. Rafiki /rah-FEE-kee/ A wise and eccentric mandrill who acts as a spiritual advisor. Timon /TY-mun/ A wisecracking meerkat who befriends Simba and lives by the philosophy of 'Hakuna Matata'. Pumbaa /pum-BAH/ A kind-hearted warthog who befriends Simba and lives by the philosophy of 'Hakuna Matata'. Sarabi /suh-RAH-bee/ Mufasa's mate and Simba's mother, a strong and compassionate lioness. Zazu /ZAH-zoo/ A red-billed hornbill who serves as Mufasa's majordomo. Shenzi /SHEN-zee/ The leader of the hyena trio working for Scar. Banzai /ban-ZAI/ One of the hyena trio working for Scar, known for his aggressive nature. Ed /Ed/ One of the hyena trio working for Scar, known for his dim-wittedness and constant laughter. Sarafina /SAIR-uh-FEE-nuh/ Nala's mother and a member of the Pride Lands. Kiara /kee-AH-rah/ Simba and Nala's daughter, who appears in The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. Kovu /KOH-voo/ Scar's chosen successor, who appears in The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride.

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