Boy name
Arsan name meaning
“A name associated with modesty”
Arsan means “a name associated with modesty,” with an emphasis on propriety and reputation. Its explanation combines Turkish ar, “modesty,” borrowed from Arabic ʿār, and san, “name” or “renown.” In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Arsev is a related name sharing the same opening element.
What does Arsan mean?
A name associated with modesty
In Turkish: Edebiyle tanınan, hayâlı ad
Read as ar and san, Arsan evokes a name or reputation associated with modesty. It brings together short meaningful elements in a pattern found in Turkish compound names. Similarity in sound does not make it identical to Arslan or Ersan; this interpretation rests on the elements visible in Arsan itself.
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 →
Origin of the name Arsan
Arsan can be interpreted through Turkish ar, shame or modesty, and san, name or renown. Ar comes from Arabic ʿār, while san is Turkish; this compound analysis is not certain to explain every use of the name.
How to pronounce Arsan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
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Is Arsan a boy’s name?
Yes, Arsan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arsan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arsan
Famous people named Arsan
- Arsan Savaş Arpacıoğlu · b. 1943
FAQ about the name Arsan
What is the meaning of Arsan?
Arsan means “A name associated with modesty”. Arsan can be interpreted through Turkish ar, shame or modesty, and san, name or renown. Ar comes from Arabic ʿār, while san is Turkish; this compound analysis is not certain to explain every use of the name.
Is Arsan a boy’s name?
Yes, Arsan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arsan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arsan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Arsan have?
Arsan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arsan?
Arsan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Arsan?
Notable people named Arsan include Arsan Savaş Arpacıoğlu.
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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