Meaning
A strong, regal, righteous woman — the female counterpart to the Rastafari 'lion' (a symbol of strength, royalty, and the Lion of Judah). To call a woman a 'lioness' honours her power, dignity, and protective strength, especially in Rastafari and conscious-reggae speech.
Examples
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She a real lioness, strong an proud.
She's a real lioness, strong and proud.
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Big up all di lioness dem.
Salute to all the strong women.
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A lioness protect har cubs.
A lioness protects her cubs.
Origin
The female lion, drawing on Rastafari lion symbolism (the Lion of Judah); an honouring word for a strong, regal woman. Compare 'empress'.
How it’s used
An honouring term for a strong woman, tied to Rasta 'lion' symbolism. Compare 'empress', 'bad-gyal'.