Vitani

Vitani is a female lioness. She is the daughter of Zira, the sister of Kovu and Nuka. She is the current leader of the Lion Guard.

Appearance
Vitani has a dusty brown pelt. Like her mother Zira, she has sharp facial features and the distinctive curved nose of the Outsiders. She has bluish-purple eyes. After joining Simba's Pride, Vitani gained muscle and weight, with her fur becoming less mangy, giving her a much healthier and more groomed appearance. Later, after becoming the leader of the Lion Guard, Vitani gained a red lion's head marking on her left shoulder.

Personality
Vitani is brash, however, as she was quick to attack the Lion Guard when they enter the Pride Lands. She is also stubborn, as she refused to back down, insisting that her Lion Guard deserved to exist over Kion's. Her self-confidence was shown again when she challenged Kion to a mashindano despite him having an advantage with the Roar of the Elders. Her confidence and determination impressed Kion so much that he willingly forfeited the match. Vitani also displayed signs of humility and humbleness, as she was grateful to Kion for honorably surrendering his position, and displayed no envy or frustration over his superiority with the Roar, only pleasant astonishment.

Family
Mother: Zira

Brothers: Kovu, Nuka

Sister in-law: Kiara

Trivia

 * In The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Vitani is voiced by Lacey Chabert as a cub and Jennifer Lien as an adult. In The Lion Guard, Chabert reprises her role as Vitani's voice actress.
 * Vitani's name means "ducks" or "linens, flax" in Swahili.
 * Vitani is the first female leader of the Lion Guard, and her Lion Guard is the first whose members are all female.