Pumbaa

Male

Meaning

Wise warthog friend.

Origin

African

Pronunciation

/pʌmˈbɑː/

Traits associated with the name Pumbaa:

Dogs named Pumbaa tend to be loving, brave, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Pumbaa?

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy lightheartedness. It also suggests that you are a fan of the Disney movie The Lion King, which features a character named Pumbaa.

Is Pumbaa a good dog name?

Pumbaa has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Pumbaa isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,571
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,284
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Pumbaa is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Pumbaa was, in the past month, the 2881st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Pumbaa is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Pumbaa was viewed 38 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Pumbaa's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Pumbaa is most adored in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Iowa and Nevada.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Pumbaa.

Most popular breeds named Pumbaa:

  1. Chinese Shar-Pei
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Pomeranian
  4. Dachshund
  5. Jack Russell Terrier

Pumbaa is found in these categories:

african dog names
african

Derived from Swahili, meaning foolish, naive, or simple-minded.

disney dog names
disney

He's a lovable warthog character from Lion King animation.

Dog names like Pumbaa:

Pierce Valley
type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
Free
a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
Rock
Cartoon possum character.
Pumbaa dog name meaning

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