What origin is the name Arsalan?

Arsalan comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Arsalan a popular name?

Arsalan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Arsalan?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Arsalan — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Arsalan

Q: Is Arsalan a rare name?

Yes. Arsalan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arsalan

Arsalan

Boy

african

3 syllables

Arsalan is an african boy's name meaning "A name of African and Persian influence that symbolizes a lion, often representing a powerful king of the jungle.".

Parents who choose Arsalan pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "A name of African and Persian influence that symbolizes a lion, often representing a powerful king of the jungle.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of African and Persian influence that symbolizes a lion, often representing a powerful king of the jungle.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Arsalan

Very rare in US records

What does Arsalan mean?

Arsalan is a boy name of african origin meaning "A name of African and Persian influence that symbolizes a lion, often representing a powerful king of the jungle.".