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Aslan

A striking name of Turkish origin, Aslan is a boy’s name that means “lion.” This powerful title is derived from Old Turkic and was used as an epithet for Turkish emperors in the Middle Ages. The name Aslan is best known from the famous novel series by C. S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia. The only character to appear in all seven books, the heroic lion Aslan is the king above all high kings and the suggested incarnation of Jesus Christ. Aslan is a wonderful name for a natural-born leader who will undoubtedly rock it with admirability and emerge victorious with humility in all of life’s challenges!
Turkish Male
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Meaning

Lion

Popularity

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Pronunciation

AH-slah

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Fierce
  • Regal
  • Powerful

Compatibility

Aslan pairs well with strong and traditional names for siblings, such as Alexander or Isabella. As a middle name, it adds a sense of strength and nobility to the full name. It is a great choice for families looking for a name with a bold and distinguished feel.

Brave Fierce Regal Powerful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Aslan Abashidze

Aslan Abashidze

Leader

Born: July 20, 1938 · Batumi, Georgia

Portrait of Aslan Maskhadov

Aslan Maskhadov

Leader

Born: September 21, 1951 · Krasnovodsk, Turkmen SSR, Soviet Union

Portrait of Aslan Karatsev

Aslan Karatsev

Athlete

Born: September 4, 1993 · Vladikavkaz, Russia

Portrait of Aslan Amani

Aslan Amani

Scientist

Born: March 15, 1969 · Tehran, Iran

Portrait of Aslan Usoyan

Aslan Usoyan

Criminal

Born: February 27, 1937 · Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union

Portrait of Aslan Tlebzu

Aslan Tlebzu

Musician

Born: January 1, 1961 · Nalchik, Soviet Union

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Aslan Original form
  • Аслан Cyrillic
  • أصلان Arabic
  • ასლანი Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Armenian

Cultural Adaptations

  • アスラン (Asuran) Japanese
  • 阿斯兰 (Āsīlán) Chinese
  • असलान (Aslān) Hindi
  • Ասլան (Aslan) Armenian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aslan

What does Aslan mean?
Lion
What is the origin of Aslan?
Aslan has Turkish origins.
Is Aslan popular?
Aslan has been viewed 166 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Aslan?
Similar names include Winnie, Raina, Yesenia, Rayan, Abdul.
How do you pronounce Aslan?
Aslan is pronounced AH-slah.

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