What does Arslan mean?
Arslan means “Turkic: lion. “Brave” describes the qualities associated with a lion, not the direct word meaning.”. It is a boy name of Turkic origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as ترکی زبانوں میں “شیر”؛ “بہادر” شیر سے وابستہ صفت ہے، لفظی معنی نہیں۔.
Translated forms of the name: ارسلان.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Turkic – see more Turkic names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #2981 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Arslan has 6 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 4 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Arslan with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
2Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): A=1 + R=18 + S=19 + L=12 + A=1 + N=14 = 65. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 5 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.
Favorite colour
OrangeThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Arslan has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (A). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Arslan
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Arslan. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Sibling names for Arslan
Names that sit well next to Arslan: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Twin name ideas for Arslan
If Arslan is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Arslan (turkic, lion).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Arslan mean?
Arslan means “Turkic: lion. “Brave” describes the qualities associated with a lion, not the direct word meaning.” and is of Turkic origin.
What is the origin of Arslan?
In our collection Arslan is listed as a name of Turkic origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Arslan a boy or a girl name?
Arslan is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Arslan?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Arslan is 2, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Arslan?
Arslan has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Arslan?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Arslan include Ar, Ars, Arsl, Arsla, Lan, Arsy.
Which names have a similar meaning to Arslan?
Names with a related meaning include Atil, Aybars, Adlee, Shilan, Damier, Aydar.