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Arslan

Quick answerArslan means "lion" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian word "arslān" being the primary source.

Turkish · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,411
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish, Turkmen
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology2 Chaldean 6
Global rank#384

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arslan

Arslan means "lion" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian word "arslān" being the primary source.

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Etymology

Arslan means "lion" and derives from Persian/Turkic linguistic roots, with the Persian word "arslān" being the primary source. The name is predominantly used in Turkish, Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence among Ottoman rulers and Turkic dynasties throughout the medieval and early modern periods.

Arslan currently ranks #4,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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