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Azlan

Quick answerAzlan means "lion" and derives from Arabic roots, related to the word "asad" (أسد).

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#978
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureMalay
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 8
Global rank#253

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

About the name Azlan

Azlan means "lion" and derives from Arabic roots, related to the word "asad" (أسد).

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Etymology

Azlan means "lion" and derives from Arabic roots, related to the word "asad" (أسد). The name is primarily used in Malay and Muslim-majority cultures, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, with notable historical use including the Sultanate of Perak.

Azlan currently ranks #978 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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