Unisex name
Arslan name meaning
“lion; a powerful predatory animal”
Arslan means “lion,” a powerful predatory animal. It comes from Turkish arslan, documented since Old Turkic; aslan is a sound-changed form of the same word. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a maned lion and has a historical association with the ruler Alp Arslan.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Arslan mean?
Lion; a powerful predatory animal
In Turkish: aslan; güçlü bir yırtıcı hayvan
Arslan is an animal name adopted as a personal name through associations with strength and valor. It appears in historical Turkic royal names and titles, including Alp Arslan and Kılıç Arslan; Aslan is another present-day personal-name form of the same word.
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 Arslan?
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
- 6provinces
Where is Arslan in the top 30?
6 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Arslan
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 →
Origin of the name Arslan
From Turkish arslan, lion, an older form of the same word now commonly written as aslan. Arslan is attested from the Old Turkic period onward.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Arslan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Ar |
Double names with Arslan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Arslan Canberk
Meaning of each name
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
- Canberk: a strong soul; robust life
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Tuğberk Arslan
Meaning of each name
- Tuğberk: a compound evoking a standard and strength
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
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Arslan Onay
Meaning of each name
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
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Kara Arslan
Meaning of each name
- Kara: black; dark-colored, dark-complexioned
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
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Arslan Efekan
Meaning of each name
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
- Efekan: Of an efe’s lineage; brave-blooded
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Okay Arslan
Meaning of each name
- Okay: Arrow and moon
- Arslan: lion; a powerful predatory animal
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Alp Arslan.
How to pronounce Arslan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾslan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آرسلان |
Is Arslan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arslan is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 77% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Arslan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Arslan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Arslan
- Arslan Ekşi · b. 1985
- Arslan Toğuzata · b. 1886
- Arslan Seyhanlı · b. 1960
- Arslan Kaçar · b. 1954
- Arslan Bora · b. 1914
- Arslan Bulut · b. 1959
- Arslan Hakan Okçal · b. 1954
- Arslan Abdukerim
- Arslan Kabukçuoğlu · b. 1957
- Arslan Kaynardağ · b. 1923
- Arslan Tatar · b. 1973
- Arslan Topçubaşı · b. 1927
FAQ about the name Arslan
What is the meaning of Arslan?
Arslan means “lion; a powerful predatory animal”. From Turkish arslan, lion, an older form of the same word now commonly written as aslan. Arslan is attested from the Old Turkic period onward.
Is Arslan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arslan is used for both boys and girls. In TÜİK data, 77% of bearers are male.
Is Arslan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Arslan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Arslan?
Arslan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Arslan have?
Arslan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arslan?
Arslan appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Arslan?
Some ideas: Arslan Canberk; Tuğberk Arslan; Arslan Onay.
Famous people named Arslan?
Notable people named Arslan include Arslan Ekşi, Arslan Toğuzata, Arslan Seyhanlı.
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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