Shenzi

Male

Meaning

Wild, cunning, shrewd.

Origin

African

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛnzi/

Traits associated with the name Shenzi:

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

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

Naming your dog Shenzi suggests that you have an appreciation for the Disney movie The Lion King and its characters. It may also suggest that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Shenzi a good dog name?

Shenzi 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. Shenzi 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

2,792
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shenzi was, in the past month, the 5078th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Shenzi 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, Shenzi was viewed 66 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shenzi is most adored in Maryland, Pennsylvania and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shenzi:

  1. Australian Cattle Dog
  2. Queensland Heelers
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Pekingese
  5. Shih Tzu

Shenzi is found in these categories:

african dog names
african

Means "savage" or "uncivilized" in Swahili, a language in Africa.

Dog names like Shenzi:

Lion
Gift of God.
Diminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From The Stony Field
Mischievous baby genius.
Shenzi dog name meaning

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