Boy name
Arsen name meaning
“masculine, manly”
Arsen means “masculine” or “manly.” It is a form of the Greek name Arsenios, connected with arsēn, the Greek word for “male.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Arsenios, linking the shorter form to its Greek source.
What does Arsen mean?
Masculine, manly
In Turkish: erkeksi, erkekçe
Arsen is a masculine name that spread from a Greek source into several languages. Arsenios and Arsène belong to the same family, their spellings reflecting different sound systems. Although its appearance may recall arsenic, the personal name is explained through its Greek naming history.
Origin of the name Arsen
Arsen is a form of Greek Arsenios used in several languages. It derives from Greek arsēn, meaning 'male' or 'masculine'.
How to pronounce Arsen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾsen/ |
Is Arsen a boy’s name?
Yes, Arsen is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Arsen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arsen
Famous people named Arsen
- Arsen Erkat · b. 1893
- Arsen Gürzap · b. 1946
FAQ about the name Arsen
What is the meaning of Arsen?
Arsen means “masculine, manly”. Arsen is a form of Greek Arsenios used in several languages. It derives from Greek arsēn, meaning 'male' or 'masculine'.
Is Arsen a boy’s name?
Yes, Arsen is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Arsen in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arsen nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arsen?
Arsen is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Arsen have?
Arsen has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arsen?
Arsen does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Arsen?
Notable people named Arsen include Arsen Erkat, Arsen Gürzap.
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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