Name meaning
Alpaslan
Boy's nameTürk mənşəli
"Gallant lion", a valiant warrior as brave as a lion.
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Name meaning and origin
Alpaslan is a compound name of Turkic origin made up of the words “alp” and “aslan.” In the ancient Turkic language “alp” means brave, courageous and heroic, while “aslan” means lion. Together the name means “brave lion” and “a warrior as brave as a lion,” expressing strength and gallantry.
The name is held in special esteem in honor of the historical Seljuk ruler Alp Arslan and belongs to the family of Turkic-origin heroic names. It also appears in Azerbaijan in the form Alparslan. Alpaslan does not appear directly in the Quran, but there is no prohibition against it from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 8
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Alparslan, Alp Arslan
- Pronunciation
- al.pasˈlan
Notable people with this name
Alp Arslan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Alpaslan?
Alpaslan: derived from the words “alp” (brave) and “aslan” (lion), it means “brave lion.” It is of Turkic origin.Is the name Alpaslan mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Alpaslan does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint it has no prohibition.Is Alpaslan a boy name or a girl name?
Alpaslan is a boy name.