Pumba

Male

Meaning

Wise warthog friend.

Origin

Bantu

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌmbə/

Traits associated with the name Pumba:

Dogs named Pumba tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

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 Pumba.

Is Pumba a good dog name?

Pumba 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. Pumba 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

2,699
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Pumba was, in the past month, the 2137th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Pumba 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, Pumba was viewed 66 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Pumba is found in these categories:

fat dog names
fat

Pumba's a chunky warthog from Lion King, perfect for plump pooches!

Dog names like Pumba:

Brave sea warrior.
Happy, silly, goofy, fun.
Vegetable shortening product.
Waffle breakfast food.
Large or important person.
an American infantryman in World War I
Pumba dog name meaning

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