Aslan means “lion”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Aslan is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Aslan mean?
Literally: variant of Arslan
Literal meaning
Aslan is a boy's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “lion”, from variant of Arslan. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals
Aslan in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Aslan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Aslan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Aslan mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Aslan. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “lion” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Aslan come from?
Turkic, compound. From variant of Arslan.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Aslan?
Aslan is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Aslan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AslanLatin | Boy | same as above: “lion” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | AslanLatin | 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 Aslan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aslan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Aslan | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Aslan
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Aslan
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 Aslan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TekeBoy“male deer; billy goat”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KaracaUnisex“roe deer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- ErdoğanBoy“brave falcon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğanalpBoy“falcon hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- TümkurtBoy“complete wolf”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- KartalBoy“eagle”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- DoğantimurUnisex“falcon iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
- MeralGirl“doe, deer”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme animals
Common questions about Aslan
What does the name Aslan mean?
Aslan means “lion”. It comes from Turkic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Aslan a girl's or a boy's name?
Aslan is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Aslan come from?
Aslan is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Aslan?
Aslan is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 Aslan have?
Aslan 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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