Boy name
Eraslan name meaning
“a brave man like a lion”
Eraslan means a brave man like a lion. It combines the Turkish words er, meaning a brave man or soldier, and aslan, meaning lion. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it draws its central image from the lion as a symbol of strength and courage.
What does Eraslan mean?
A brave man like a lion
In Turkish: aslan gibi yiğit erkek
Eraslan places a word for a brave man beside the image of a powerful animal. Aslan appears both independently and in numerous Turkish compounds; Eraslan belongs to that wider naming family, while also having separate uses as a surname and a place name.
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 Eraslan
Combines Turkish er, 'brave man or soldier', with aslan, 'lion'. In names, the lion commonly supplies an image of strength and courage.
Double names with Eraslan
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Eraslan Gökay
Meaning of each name
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
- Gökay: moon in the sky; sky and moon combined
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Türkay Eraslan
Meaning of each name
- Türkay: a compound of Türk and moon
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
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Eraslan Sumru
Meaning of each name
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
- Sumru: tern; a seabird
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Sarp Eraslan
Meaning of each name
- Sarp: steep, rugged, difficult to cross
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
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Eraslan İnce
Meaning of each name
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
- İnce: delicate, graceful; thin or slender
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Kan Eraslan
Meaning of each name
- Kan: Blood; bond of lineage
- Eraslan: a brave man like a lion
How to pronounce Eraslan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾaslan/ |
Is Eraslan a boy’s name?
Yes, Eraslan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 43% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Eraslan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Eraslan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Eraslan
- Eraslan Doruk · b. 1949
- Eraslan Özkaya · b. 1939
- Eraslan Sağlam · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Eraslan
What is the meaning of Eraslan?
Eraslan means “a brave man like a lion”. Combines Turkish er, 'brave man or soldier', with aslan, 'lion'. In names, the lion commonly supplies an image of strength and courage.
Is Eraslan a boy’s name?
Yes, Eraslan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 43% of bearers are male.
Is Eraslan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eraslan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eraslan?
Eraslan is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Eraslan have?
Eraslan has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Eraslan?
Eraslan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Eraslan?
Some ideas: Eraslan Gökay; Türkay Eraslan; Eraslan Sumru.
Famous people named Eraslan?
Notable people named Eraslan include Eraslan Doruk, Eraslan Özkaya, Eraslan Sağlam.
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.
Entry ID: nm01806 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake