Name meaning
Arslan
A name meaning lion, a resolute and fearless person.
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Name meaning and origin
Arslan comes from the word arslan in the ancient Turkic language, meaning lion in the literal sense and, figuratively, a brave, resolute person who knows no fear. The -lan ending on the word was a marker attached to the names of predatory and wild animals in the ancient Turkic language; over time the r sound dropped in the Oghuz group of languages, giving rise to the softer form Aslan.
Arslan, preserving its old phonetic form, has lived on as a separate name and been etched into history alongside the name of the Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan. Today in Azerbaijan it is chosen as a name distinct from, yet connected to, Aslan; its 65th place in the 2025 name ranking confirms its widespread use.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- ɑrs.ˈlɑn
Notable people with this name
Alp Arslan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Arslan?
Arslan means lion; figuratively, it denotes a brave, resolute person who knows no fear.Is the name Arslan mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Arslan is not mentioned in the Quran.Is Arslan a boy name or a girl name?
Arslan is a boy name.