Arlan means “sense of shame, modesty”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Arlan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Arlan mean?
Literal meaning
Arlan is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “sense of shame, modesty”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Arlan in Turkish
What does Arlan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Arlan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sense of shame, modesty” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Arlan come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Arlan a Turkish name?
Yes. Arlan is used as a given name in Turkish. It is built from Turkic words.
Arlan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ArlanLatin | Boy | same as above: “sense of shame, modesty” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Arlan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Arlan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Arlan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TuğUnisex“horsehair plume of rank; standard”same language (turkish)
- DemirboğaBoy“iron bull”same language (turkish)
- DoğruözUnisex“honest by nature”same language (turkish)
- KudretullahBoy“power of God”same language (turkish)
- KarakanBoy“a mountain tree”same language (turkish)
- ŞenizBoy“joyful trace”same language (turkish)
- CoşanBoy“enthusiastic, exuberant”same language (turkish)
- ŞenözGirl“joyful essence”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Arlan
What does the name Arlan mean?
Arlan means “sense of shame, modesty”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Arlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Arlan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Arlan come from?
Arlan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Arlan?
Arlan is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Arlan have?
Arlan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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