Boy name
Alpaslan name meaning
“valiant lion; heroic lion”
Alpaslan means valiant lion or heroic lion. It combines Turkish alp, meaning hero or valiant, with aslan, meaning lion, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A form of Alparslan without the r sound, it has a concrete historical connection with the Seljuk ruler Alp Arslan.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Alpaslan mean?
Valiant lion; heroic lion
In Turkish: yiğit aslan, kahraman aslan
Alpaslan brings together the vocabulary of heroism and the lion's image of strength. Alongside Alparslan, it recalls the Great Seljuk ruler Alp Arslan and the Battle of Manzikert; both spellings connect to the same historical name, whose first element also stands independently as Alp.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
How popular is Alpaslan?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 57provinces
Where is Alpaslan in the top 30?
57 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Alpaslan
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Alpaslan popular?
Alpaslan means “brave lion,” evoking strength and courage. Its connection with the Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan adds a well-established historical association.
Origin of the name Alpaslan
Combines Turkish alp, brave or hero, with aslan, lion. It is a form of Alparslan with the r of arslan omitted.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Alpaslan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
Double names with Alpaslan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Alpaslan İzel
Meaning of each name
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
- İzel: A hand that leaves a mark
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Yiğithan Alpaslan
Meaning of each name
- Yiğithan: brave khan; courageous ruler
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
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Alpaslan Yılmaz
Meaning of each name
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
- Yılmaz: undaunted; not giving up before difficulty
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Boğaç Alpaslan
Meaning of each name
- Boğaç: epic hero who defeats a bull
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
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Alpaslan Mete
Meaning of each name
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
- Mete: Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
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Selçuk Alpaslan
Meaning of each name
- Selçuk: Name of Seljuk, ancestor of the Seljuk dynasty
- Alpaslan: valiant lion; heroic lion
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Alpaslan.
How to pronounce Alpaslan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alpaslan/ |
Is Alpaslan a boy’s name?
Yes, Alpaslan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alpaslan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alpaslan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Alpaslan
- Alpaslan Öztürk · b. 1993
- Alpaslan Ayan · b. 1966
- Alpaslan Eradlı · b. 1948
- Alpaslan Pehlivanlı · b. 1947
- Alpaslan Ertüngealp · b. 1969
- Alpaslan Kaya · b. 1975
- Alpaslan Güneş · b. 1926
- Alpaslan Karacan · b. 1943
- Alpaslan Kartal · b. 1977
- Alpaslan Kavaklıoğlu · b. 1962
- Alpaslan Ceylan · b. 1959
- Alpaslan Dikmen · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Alpaslan
What is the meaning of Alpaslan?
Alpaslan means “valiant lion; heroic lion”. Combines Turkish alp, brave or hero, with aslan, lion. It is a form of Alparslan with the r of arslan omitted.
Is Alpaslan a boy’s name?
Yes, Alpaslan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alpaslan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alpaslan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alpaslan?
Alpaslan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Alpaslan have?
Alpaslan has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Alpaslan?
Alpaslan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Alpaslan?
Some ideas: Alpaslan İzel; Yiğithan Alpaslan; Alpaslan Yılmaz.
Famous people named Alpaslan?
Notable people named Alpaslan include Alpaslan Öztürk, Alpaslan Ayan, Alpaslan Eradlı.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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