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When your grandfather and great-uncle were young, your great-grandmother, Uru set off to find a new water source, as the Pride Lands was facing a devastating drought.
―Sarabi storytelling

Sarabi is a lioness. She is the mate of Mufasa, and the mother of Simba.

Appearance[]

Sarabi's pelt is tawny, while her muzzle, paws, and underbelly are paler in color. Her ears are rimmed with brown. Her eyes are orange.

Personality[]

Sarabi is described as a supportive mother and queen. Throughout Mufasa's reign, she displayed herself as being a fierce encouragement to her family, viewing her son's presentation with pride and later motivating him to learn kingly duties from his father. Unlike Mufasa, who is gentle but firm in his guidance, Sarabi is softer, shown to be especially affectionate when dealing with her son, whom she is especially patient with. Not only is Sarabi gentle and soft-spoken, but she is also a doting mother who is not afraid to tease. Through her son's many kiddish complaints, she keeps a smile on her face, proving herself willing to embarrass him if she believes that she is serving his best interests. Despite her joking nature, Sarabi is wise enough to keep her family safe, willing to put barriers on Simba in order to keep him from harming himself and his friends. Her easygoing approach to parenting is not of an overly lenient nature but strict enough to keep Simba on the right track, rendering her just as protective of her son as Mufasa.

History[]

Backstory[]

Sarabi was born to unnamed parents. She became known for her kindness, wisdom, and bravery. She soon married to King Mufasa and became Queen Consort of the Pride Lands. One morning, she gave birth to their son, Simba, who was next in line for the throne. When she was informed by Scar of Mufasa and Simba's deaths in a wildebeest stampede months later, she was devastated as Scar took the throne and allowed the hyenas to take over the Pride Lands. During Scar's reign, Sarabi was the only one to constantly refuse orders and try to talk sense into Scar, suggesting to leave Pride Rock, and would constantly be rejected by her tyrannical brother-in-law.

She was even physically assaulted. One evening, her young adult son Simba, who survived the stampede, returned to Pride Rock to challenge Scar for the throne of the Pride Lands. After discovering Scar's true colors, Sarabi aided her son in the battle of Pride Rock, resulting in Scar's defeat and death, before watching her son take his rightful place as the lion king. Not long after, Nala became Simba's mate, and took Sarabi's place as the Queen of the Pride Lands. She became the grandmother of Simba and Nala's cubs, Kiara, Kion, and Nguruma. She continues to advise her son and her family line, often stepping in when the time is right.

Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands[]

A Celebration in the Pride Lands[]

The Pride Lands Games[]

Kion and Nguruma's Birthday[]

Mhina's Tale[]

The Young Leader[]

The Likizo ya Mvua Celebration[]

Babysitters of the Day[]

The Ultimate Lion Guard Day[]

A Mother's Day Party![]

Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands[]

Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy[]

Family[]

Trivia[]

  • Sarabi is voiced by Alfre Woodard.
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