Aslan
/AA-S-L-AA-N/
Lion — pure Turkic strength-name, also the great lion of Narnia
See Aslan scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Aslan:
Yes — Aslan is a Muslim boy name of Turkish origin, meaning “Lion — pure Turkic strength-name, also the great lion of Narnia”.
How well does Aslan fit your family?
This page tells you what Aslan means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Aslan is a boy's name of Turkish origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Lion — pure Turkic strength-name, also the great lion of Narnia" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Turkish families, Aslan carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Aslan look like?
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See Aslan's baby portrait →What does Aslan's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aslan resonates in either tradition.
Aslan's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Aslan's full reading →
Does Aslan go with your family's names?
Aslan breaks into 5 sounds: /AA-S-L-AA-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Aslan sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Aslan beside your family's names →
Names similar to Aslan
If Aslan resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Turkish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Aslan
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Common questions about Aslan
What does the name Aslan mean?
Aslan means "Lion — pure Turkic strength-name, also the great lion of Narnia." It is a boy name of Turkish origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Aslan a boy or girl name?
Aslan is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Aslan?
Aslan is of Turkish origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Turkish families.
Is Aslan a Muslim name?
Yes. Aslan is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Turkish origin.
What does Aslan mean in Turkish?
Aslan originates from Turkish, where it means "Lion — pure Turkic strength-name, also the great lion of Narnia."
What is the numerology of Aslan?
Aslan has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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