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Aslan

AS-lahn

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginTurkish

The Story of Aslan

This name roars with courage and nobility, echoing the spirit of the great lion who defended his enchanted kingdom.

Aslan is a Turkish name meaning 'lion,' a powerful symbol of strength, bravery, and royalty found across many cultures. It gained widespread recognition through C.S. Lewis's beloved 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' where Aslan is the majestic, wise, and sacrificial king of the animal world. This literary connection transformed the name from its Turkish roots into a globally recognized emblem of courage and inherent goodness, a name carried into modern times by its potent symbolism.

To speak the name 'Aslan' is to conjure images of unwavering bravery and deep wisdom. When you consider this name for your son, you might feel a stirring of protective fierceness, imagining him embodying that noble spirit. It's a name that suggests a child with a strong moral compass, a natural leader who protects the vulnerable and stands for what is right.

What It Means

Aslan is a Turkish name meaning 'lion'. It gained popularity due to the character Aslan in C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aslan Karatsev

    Russian professional tennis player

  • Aslan

    The Great Lion in Narnia

Personality Traits

BraveStrongNobleWise

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Peak Year

#210 in 2024

Total Births

1,529

First Recorded

1979

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