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Alparslan

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-par-SLAN /ˌɑl.pɑrˈslɑn/Medium

Meaning: Alparslan is a Turkish name from 'alp' ('brave, hero') and 'arslan/aslan' ('lion'), so 'brave lion' or 'heroic lion.' It is famously the name of the 11th-century Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan, a note-worthy historical bearer.Medium

In 30 seconds: Alparslan means 'brave lion' in Turkish — the name of a famed Seljuk sultan (said 'al-par-SLAN'). Strong, heroic, and heritage-rooted.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningAlparslan is a Turkish name from 'alp' ('brave, hero') and 'arslan/aslan' ('lion'), so 'brave lion' or 'heroic lion.' It is famously the name of the 11th-century Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan, a note-worthy historical bearer.
U.S. rank (2025)#7702 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520192025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alparslan is Turkish for 'brave lion,' from 'alp' ('hero') + 'arslan' ('lion'). It is best known as the name of the Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan (11th century), which we note. A strong heritage name (said 'al-par-SLAN').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a Turkish heritage pick. Rare, heroic, and rooted.

Did you know? Alparslan joins 'alp' (brave, hero) with 'arslan' (lion) — 'brave lion' — and was borne by the 11th-century Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan, which we note (said 'al-par-SLAN').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Alparslan — Turkish 'brave lion'; Seljuk sultan Alp Arslan

Variations

Alp ArslanArslanAslan

Nicknames

AlpArslan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alparslan mean?

Alparslan is Turkish for 'brave lion' or 'heroic lion,' from 'alp' ('hero') and 'arslan' ('lion').

How do you pronounce Alparslan?

It's said al-par-SLAN /ˌɑl.pɑrˈslɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Alparslan a boy or girl name?

Alparslan is used here as a boy's name, as it is in Turkey.

How popular is Alparslan?

Alparslan is a rare name in the U.S., read as a Turkish heritage pick.

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