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Azlaan

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Pronounced az-LAHN /æzˈlɑn/High

Meaning: Double-a spelling of Azlan/Aslan — the Turkic word for 'lion' — popular in Pakistani and Malaysian familiesHigh

In 30 seconds: The lion, double-roared: Azlaan stretches Aslan — Turkic for 'lion', Narnia's great cat, Malaysian royalty's title — into South Asia's favorite long-vowel spelling.
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Origin HighTurkic, Pakistani
MeaningDouble-a spelling of Azlan/Aslan — the Turkic word for 'lion' — popular in Pakistani and Malaysian families
U.S. rank (2025)#3187 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520102025

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

Azlaan doubles the vowel of Azlan/Aslan — Turkic 'lion', the warrior epithet of Seljuk sultans (Alp Arslan, 'hero lion'), a Malaysian royal name, and Narnia's golden king. The -aan spelling matches Pakistani naming's current long-vowel signature (Rayyan, Ayaan).

The name has grown in Pakistan, Malaysia, and the diaspora; U.S. records show it recently and rarely. Full mane, modern cut.

Did you know? C. S. Lewis lifted Aslan straight from the Turkish word for lion, reportedly found in the notes to Arabian Nights — fantasy's most famous lion is a dictionary borrowing.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Aslan — Turkic etymology

Variations

AzlanAslanArslan

Nicknames

Az

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If you like Azlaan…

Aslan— the Narnia-famous Turkic lion itself
Zayan— a fellow modern Pakistani favorite
Rayan— the companion long-vowel hit of the era
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azlaan mean?

Azlaan is a spelling of Azlan/Aslan, the Turkic word for 'lion'.

How do you pronounce Azlaan?

It's said az-LAHN /æzˈlɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Azlaan a boy or girl name?

Azlaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Azlaan?

Azlaan is a rare, recent spelling in the U.S.

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