a legend in (one's) own time

A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while he or she is still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Mellan	MEL-an	Irish
Ulriikka	OOL-ree:k-kah	Finnish (Rare)
Vasu	-	Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
Carine	ka-REEN	French
Jade	JAYD (English)	English, French
Leoffl&Aelig;D	-	Anglo-Saxon