Boy name · Turkish
Aslan
“lion”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Aslan.
Explore Aslan further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Aslan — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Aslan is simply the Turkish word for lion, and it is an old one — it appears in Turkic naming and titles long before it reached English. Arslan is the fuller spelling still standard across Central Asia.
C. S. Lewis took it directly from a glossary of Turkish in the Arabian Nights, which is why the most famous lion in English children's literature carries a Turkic name. It is common in Turkey and unranked in the US.
It is short and resists clipping. Two syllables want two or three (Aslan Kerem, Aslan Emre). On our vibe map it is Mythological, arrived at honestly rather than through styling.
More Turkish names
Aslan sits in our Turkish set — these share its roots.
All Turkish names →Aslan — common questions
Is Aslan a boy or girl name?
Aslan is traditionally a boy name of Turkish origin.
What does the name Aslan mean?
Aslan means “lion” of Turkish origin. Aslan is simply the Turkish word for lion, and it is an old one — it appears in Turkic naming and titles long before it reached English. Arslan is the fuller spelling still standard across Central Asia.
Where does the name Aslan come from?
Aslan is Turkish in origin. C. S. Lewis took it directly from a glossary of Turkish in the Arabian Nights, which is why the most famous lion in English children's literature carries a Turkic name. It is common in Turkey and unranked in the US.
What are common nicknames for Aslan?
As and Lan — the short-forms parents most often use for Aslan.
How popular is Aslan?
Aslan did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Aslan you might want for the nursery.