Inherited from Proto-Bantu *ncímbá.

lisimba class 5 (plural masimba)

1. lion

• Alick Kadango Bwanali, Jean Chavula, Stella Kachiwanda, Arnold Mboga, Ahmmardouh Mjaya, Al Mtenje, Francis Botha Njaya, Mario Thodi (2009), Mgopolela Maloŵe jwa Ciyawo‎^[1], The Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society (CASAS), page 77
• Chauncy Maples, M.A., F.R.G.S. (1888), Yao-English Vocabulary‎^[2], Universities' Mission Press, page 46
• Rev. Alexander Hetherwick, M.A., F.R.G.S. (1889), Introductory Handbook of the Yao Language‎^[3], Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, page 167