Arslan means “lion”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Arslan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Arslan mean?
Arslan is a male name from the older Turkic word for lion (modern Turkish aslan). Wiktionary records it in Turkish and, as Арыстан, in Kazakh, and a Wikidata item groups the Turkish, Kazakh and Uzbek (Arslon) forms together.[1,3,4]
Meaning themes: Animals · Strength and courage
Arslan in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Arslan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Arslan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,5]
What does Arslan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئارسلان and Arslan (ULY transliteration). Here it is glossed as “tiger cub”[4]. [4]
What does Arslan mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Арыстан and Arıstan (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[3,5,6]
What does Arslan mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Arslon. No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[5]
Recorded on Wikidata (P407 Uzbek) with the Uzbek label Arslon.
What does Arslan mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Arslan. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Arslan mean in Turkmen?
In Turkmen the name is written Arslan. No separate Turkmen gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Arslan mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Арслан and Arslan (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Arslan mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Arslan (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Arslan come from?
Proto-Turkic, native word. Native Turkic; Wiktionary traces both the Turkish and Kazakh forms to Proto-Turkic *arsïlan.[2,3]✓ Documented
Proto-Turkic, borrowing. Inherited from Proto-Turkic *arsïlan.[3,7]✓ Documented
- arslan “lion”, from Proto-Turkic (Turkish aslan, Turkish (older) arslan, Proto-Turkic *arsïlan)
Which languages use the name Arslan?
Arslan is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Proto-Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Arslan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ArslanLatin | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Documented[1,5] |
| Uyghur | ئارسلانArabic script | — | “tiger cub” | Documented[4] |
| Kazakh | АрыстанCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Documented[3,5,6] |
| Uzbek | ArslonLatin | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Documented[5] |
| Azerbaijani | ArslanLatin | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Editorial |
| Turkmen | ArslanLatin | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Editorial |
| Tatar | АрсланCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | ArslanLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “lion” | 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 Arslan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arslan[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Arystan[6] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| ئارسلان[4] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Arslan[4] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Арыстан[3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Arıstan[3] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Arslon[5] | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Arslan | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Arslan | Turkmen | Latin | Native spelling |
| Арслан | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Arslan | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Arslan | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Arslan
Other names with arslan
- AlparslanBoy“hero lion”
- BaiarystanBoy“rich, wealthy + lion”
- EraslanBoy“brave lion”
- KılıçaslanBoy“sword lion”
- RuslanBoy“lion”
- ZhanarystanBoy“soul + lion”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Arslan
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Arslan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RuslanBoy“lion”same language (uzbek, azerbaijani, turkmen, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme animals · also shares the element arslan
- EraslanBoy“brave lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals · also shares the element arslan
- KılıçaslanBoy“sword lion”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals · also shares the element arslan
- BilgekurtBoy“wise wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- BerkmenBoy“strong, firm-natured person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BerkmanUnisex“strong, firm-natured person”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TurumtayBoy“name of a kind of bird”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
- ShahbazBoy“hawk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Arslan
What does the name Arslan mean?
Arslan means “lion”. It comes from Proto-Turkic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh and Uzbek and also used in Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Arslan a girl's or a boy's name?
Arslan is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Kazakh: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Turkmen: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Arslan come from?
Arslan is of Proto-Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Arslan?
Arslan is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Kazakh, Uzbek, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 is Arslan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Arslan (Latin), Arystan (Latin), ئارسلان (Arabic script), Арыстан (Cyrillic), Arslon (Latin), Арслан (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Arslan have?
Arslan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by our editors; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Arslan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 87699699. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish: from arslan, alternative form of aslan 'lion'; classified as a male given name in the Turkish section; listed as a male given name in the Turkish section; page title / headword of the Turkish entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “aslan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93619616. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Turkish noun lion; figuratively a strong, brave man; from Proto-Turkic *arsïlan
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Арыстан”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90033669. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Kazakh: inherited from Proto-Turkic *arsïlan; classified as a male given name in the Kazakh section; classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; listed as a male given name in the Kazakh section (+5 more)
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; Uyghur gloss: يولۋاس بالىسى; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئارسلان (+1 more)
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q20817473 (Arslan, male given name). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2471471439. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata lists Turkish under P407; Wikidata Kazakh label Арыстан / Арслан on the same item; given-name item lists Uzbek under P407 (language of work or name); Uzbek label/native label Arslon
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER English spelling Arystan
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Reconstruction:Proto-Turkic/arsïlan”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91341628. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Proto-Turkic *arsïlan ‘lion’
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