"The Lion King" lion

NALA

Simba’s loyal childhood friend and future queen of Pride Rock shares her name with a Swahili word for "gift."

This clue refers to the female lion in Disney’s The Lion King—not Simba, but his childhood friend and later queen. The name "Nala" is Swahili for "gift," fitting her role as a key character in the story. If you’ve seen the movie, she’s the one who convinces Simba to return and reclaim Pride Rock. The clue is straightforward, with no hidden wordplay or tricks.