Name meaning
Ruslan
Boy's nameTürk mənşəli
Lion; a hero, brave.
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Name meaning and origin
The name Ruslan means lion or brave, courageous in Turkic. In ancient Turkic, the word arslan was used to mean lion.
The name is widespread in Azerbaijan, Russia, and throughout the Turkic world. It has also become famous through Lermontov’s poem “Ruslan and Lyudmila.” It bestows courage, might, and bravery on the child.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Ruslan
- Pronunciation
- rus.ˈlan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Ruslan?
Ruslan: "lion, brave, courageous". Turkic in origin.Is the name Ruslan mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Ruslan is not mentioned in the Quran.Is Ruslan a boy name or a girl name?
Ruslan is a boy name.