Arsalan
Meaning
lion (Turkic arslan, carried into Urdu through Persian); a name from the Turko-Persian layer of South Asian Islam rather than the Arabic one
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Arsalan peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Arsalan
Most people given the name Arsalan in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Arsalan deep dive
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