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Aslan – name meaning & origin

Aslan is a boy name of Turkish origin meaning “Lion”.

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What does Aslan mean?

Aslan means “Lion”. It is a boy name of Turkish origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.

In Urdu the meaning is given as شیر، بہادر.

Origin, gender and faith

  • Origin: Turkish – see more Turkish names.
  • Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
  • Faith: Islamic
  • Popularity: ranked #4761 in BabyNameMeaningz data.

Sound, spelling and pronunciation

Aslan has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (4 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 Aslan with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.

1

Lucky number

2

Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): A=1 + S=19 + L=12 + A=1 + N=14 = 47. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 4 + 7 = 11. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 1 = 2. Result: 2.

2

Favorite colour

Orange

The lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Aslan has lucky number 2, so the colour is Orange.

3

Star sign

Aries

Only 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 Aslan

Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Aslan. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.

AsShort formAslShort formAslaShort formLanEnding formAslyAffectionateAslieAffectionateAsoPlayful

Couple names that go with Aslan

Partner names that match Aslan by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.

How is the match % worked out?

Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.

Blend ideas: Aslan + Tarkan = Aslkan · Aslan + Emine = Aslne · Aslan + Sema = Aslma · Aslan + Nermin = Aslmin

Sibling names for Aslan

Names that sit well next to Aslan: 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

Sister names

Twin name ideas for Aslan

If Aslan 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

Same ending

Balanced match

Names with a similar meaning

Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Aslan (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 Aslan mean?

Aslan means “Lion” and is of Turkish origin.

What is the origin of Aslan?

In our collection Aslan is listed as a name of Turkish origin, associated with the Islamic faith.

Is Aslan a boy or a girl name?

Aslan is listed as a boy name.

What is the lucky number for Aslan?

By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Aslan is 2, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.

How do you pronounce Aslan?

Aslan has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

What are some nicknames for Aslan?

Spelling-based nickname ideas for Aslan include As, Asl, Asla, Lan, Asly, Aslie.

Which names have a similar meaning to Aslan?

Names with a related meaning include Lion, Lionie, Lionel, Lionnel, Lional, Lionard.

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