Surname · Turkish origin
Arslan
Meaning
The surname Arslan means Lion.
Origin
Turkish
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Arslan
Arslan means “lion,” a symbol of courage.
What kind of surname is Arslan?
Arslan is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Turkish naming tradition — you can read how Turkish surnames were formed on our Turkish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Arslan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Aslan
Other Turkish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Arslan mean?
The surname Arslan means Lion. Arslan means “lion,” a symbol of courage.
Where does the surname Arslan come from?
Arslan is a surname of Turkish origin.
What kind of surname is Arslan?
Arslan is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Arslan?
Variant spellings of Arslan include Aslan.
What are other Turkish surnames?
Other Turkish surnames include Aksoy, Aydin, Celik, Demir, Dogan, Erdogan.