Mufasa is an African-derived given name of Swahili origin, meaning "king" or "lord". It gained significant popularity after being used as the name of a character in Disney's "The Lion King", a critically acclaimed animated film first released in 1994. The use of this name in popular culture has contributed to its increased familiarity and usage worldwide.
"Mufasa saw a resurgence in popularity after nearly two decades, with 13 babies named thus far."