1) His new identity symbolizes a rebirth of sorts for Yvain. Before his encounter with a lion he was somewhat soft on his Morales. Although he meant well he did things like avenge his cousin's honor without permission and was easily influenced when deciding whether to stay with his wife or proceed with his brotherhood like personality. The lion acts as somewhat of a guardian angel or in the case of his rebirth the holy spirit guiding him throughout the rest of his quests. The new name is vital to the change in his demeanor and the lion plays such an important role that it is necessary to add him as well.
3) Their meeting at the end brings the novel full circle. As the quest has been for the majority of the text all Yvain wanted to do is get back to his wife. He did not see the significance early on in the story but once he gained his lion he seemed to have an epiphany. All of his other journeys were merely side notes of him doing good deeds to prove his obedience. The fact that he ends up with Luadine again also protects the spring, a major symbol in the text and another support of Yvain's true identity as the greatest Knight.
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