Simbas

Simbas is a term used in English to refer to multiple things, most commonly as a borrowed plural form of Simba, the Swahili word for lion. In this usage, Simbas can function as a generic plural noun for groups associated with lions, or as the name of teams and organizations that choose the lion as a symbol.

A prominent example is the Kenya national rugby union team, which is widely known by the nickname The Simbas or Kenya Simbas. The team represents Kenya in international men's rugby union and competes in Rugby Africa competitions, including qualification pathways for the Rugby World Cup. The use of the name aligns with the lion imagery that Simba denotes in Swahili, lending a sense of strength and courage favored in sports branding.

Beyond Kenya, the term Simbas has been adopted by other clubs or national teams in Africa and elsewhere as a mascot or nickname, reflecting the cultural association of lions with athletic prowess. In non-sport contexts, Simbas can appear as a fictional or branding element, again drawing on the lion imagery. The term is distinct from Simba, which typically refers to the singular lion or to broader cultural references to the character in popular media. See also Simba for related uses and disambiguation.