Instead Timon is a historical Greek name meaning he who respects.

Bad guy's name in lion king. Big-hearted warthog Pumbaa is the best friend of Timon. If youre a real Lion King lover you will know each and every one of these characters but if you ever need a little help well give you some hints along the way. In the direct-to-video midquel The Lion King 1½ the hyenas have a fairly major role in setting the story rolling and serve as the films main antagonists seeing as Scar has no lines and makes only brief appearances.

In Swahili Pumbaa means to be foolish silly weak-minded careless negligent. Mufasa is the king of the Pride Lands brother of Scar mate of Sarabi and father of Simba. Nala Simbas dear friend and betrothed is bestowed with the name gift or beloved which is what Nala means in Swahili and her mothers name Sarafina means bright star.

In the Timon Pumbaa episode Home is Where the Hog Is it is revealed that Pumbaas last name. Lets see if you can name all 40 of these characters without any. From fan favorites like Timon and Pumbaa to the lesser liked hyena clan this quiz will test your Lion King skills.

Right now its time to test your Lion King character identification skills. Shriek The Lion King Shupavu. Scar is the main antagonist of The Lion King story of Disneys Extreme Skate Adventure.

He is quite friendly and any aggression he harnesses is for the purpose of self-defense or in the defense of others. The most popular of these villains include Scar and Shenzi Banzai and Ed. Despite being the main antagonists they only appear twice in the film.

Timon is one of the few characters whose name has no meaning in Swahili. The hyenas in The Lion King 1½. He smiles down at the future king and we catch a glimpse of the adorable little cub.