Aslan Name Meaning & Origin
/AHS-lahn/Aslan is most likely a name of Turkish origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Aslan' is of Turkish origin, meaning 'lion'. It is used as a given name and symbolizes strength and bravery. The word 'Aslan' is borrowed from Persian, where it also means 'lion'. It is common in Turkey and among Turkic-speaking peoples, and has been adopted in other cultures influenced by Persian and Turkish languages.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Turkish (Turkish) 85% -
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijani) 10% -
Persian (Persian) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Aslan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Aslan
Notable individuals named Aslan include Aslan Karatsev, a Russian tennis player; Aslan Gaisumov, a Chechen footballer; and Aslan Abashidze, a Georgian politician.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 280 boys in the US were named Aslan.
Growth of the name Aslan in the US (SSA Data):
Aslan Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.