Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Raslan

Raslan

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAHS-lahn /ˈrɑːs.lɑːn/Medium

Meaning: Raslan is an Arabic and Levantine form of the Turkic Arslan, 'lion'. The name spread through the Turkic and Arab worlds and is well established as both a given name and a surname in Syria and Lebanon.Low

In 30 seconds: Bold and leonine: Raslan is an Arabic form of Arslan — 'lion' (said 'RAHS-lahn').
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowArabic, Turkish
MeaningRaslan is an Arabic and Levantine form of the Turkic Arslan, 'lion'. The name spread through the Turkic and Arab worlds and is well established as both a given name and a surname in Syria and Lebanon.
U.S. rank (2024)#13734 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Raslan descends from Turkic arslan, 'lion' — a word carried west by the Seljuks and taken up across the Arab world. In Arabic-speaking countries it appears as a given name and a well-known family name, especially in the Levant. It reads strong and clean in English (said 'RAHS-lahn').

In the U.S. it is very rare, carried by Arab families. Rare, bold, and vivid.

Did you know? Raslan comes from the Turkic word for lion, arslan — the same root that gives Aslan, the lion of Narnia. The name travelled from Central Asia into Arabic, where it settled as Raslan (said 'RAHS-lahn').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Raslan — Arabic form of Turkic Arslan, 'lion'

Variations

ArslanAslanRuslan

Nicknames

RasLan

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Raslan…

Arslan— the Turkic root form, 'lion'
Aslan— the same word, a familiar spelling
Ruslan— a close Slavic-Turkic cousin
Haidar— another name meaning 'lion'

Explore names like Raslan

By themearabicheritagestrongturkish
By meaningGift / BlessingLion

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Raslan mean?

Raslan means 'lion' — an Arabic and Levantine form of the Turkic name Arslan.

How do you pronounce Raslan?

It's said RAHS-lahn /ˈrɑːs.lɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raslan a boy or girl name?

Raslan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raslan?

Raslan is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia