Alpaslan

Alpaslan is a form of the Turkish name Alparslan and means 'the brave lion' or 'the valiant hero'. This name is composed of the Turkish elements alp, meaning 'fearless, brave', and arslan, aslan, meaning 'lion, hero'. The roots of this name date back to the Middle Ages.

What does the name Alpaslan mean?

The first name Alpaslan, a derivative of the Turkish name Alparslan, carries the meaning 'the brave lion' or 'the valiant hero'. It is made up of the Turkish components alp for 'fearless, brave' and arslan, aslan for 'lion, hero'. The name has its origins in the time of Sultan Alp Arslan of the Great Seljuks (1030-1072). In Turkey, Alpaslan continues to be a very popular name for boys.

Where does the name Alpaslan come from?

The name Alpaslan is a masculine name of Turkish origin and means 'the brave lion' or 'the valiant hero'.

How do you pronounce Alpaslan?

The sound structure of Alpaslan is three syllables and impressive. The name is usually pronounced as 'Al-pas-lan' [alpˈaslan] and begins with an open A sound. The consonant combinations in the middle give the name a distinctive substance, while the final n provides stability. Alpaslan radiates strength and tradition - a name with clear contours and impressive presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Alpaslan is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 559th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Alpaslan has been given as a first name around 570 times, securing it the 813th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 990th. Worldwide, Alpaslan has various rankings in the name charts of different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Alpi

Famous people

• Alpaslan Özdoğan (Turkish revolutionary)