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
Kelsi	KEL-see	English (Modern)
Achaab	-	Biblical Greek
Wilfrid	WIL-frəd	English
Svetlana	svyet-LAH-nah (Russian), sveet-LAH-nah (Russian)	Russian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian
Hagir	-	Arabic
Diodotus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)