Aslan is the fictional lion in C. S. Lewis's ''Chronicles of Narnia''. Aslan or Arsalan (both spellings of a

Turkic Turkic may refer to: * anything related to the country of Turkey * Turkic languages, a language family of at least thirty-five documented languages ** Turkic alphabets (disambiguation) ** Turkish language, the most widely spoken Turkic language * ...

word meaning "lion") may also refer to:

People

Given name

Arsalan

Arsalan Anwar Arsalan Anwar (born 4 November 1986) is a Pakistani cricketer. He scored a century in his single Test innings for the Pakistani national under-19 side, played two first-class matches for Sialkot during the 2007–08 season, and later moved to ...

(born 1986), Pakistani cricketer *

Arsalan Iftikhar Arsalan Iftikhar (born September 1, 1977) is an American human rights lawyer, global media commentator and author of the book ''SCAPEGOATS'': ''How Islamophobia Helps Our Enemies & Threatens Our Freedoms'' which President Jimmy Carter called “a ...

(born 1977), American human rights lawyer *

Arsalan Kamkar , fa, کامکارها , image = , caption = , image_size = , background = classical_ensemble , alias = Kamkar Ensemble , origin = Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran , genre ...

(born 1960), Iranian musician of Kurdish origin * Arsalan Kazemi (born 1990), Iranian basketball player *

Arsi Nami Arsalan Nami ( fa, ارسلان نامی) (born May 21, 1984) better known as Arsi Nami, is a Swedish-Persian actor, music therapist, singer, songwriter, screenwriter and philanthropist living in Los Angeles, California. He won the Jury Prize awar ...

Arsalan Nami (born 1984), Iranian singer-songwriter

Aslan

Aslan Abashidze Aslan Abashidze ( ka, ასლან აბაშიძე; born July 20, 1938) is the former leader of the Ajarian Autonomous Republic in western Georgia. He served in this capacity from 18 August 1991 to May 5, 2004. He resigned under the pres ...

(born 1938), former leader of Adjara * Aslan Atem (born 1991), Turkish wrestler * Aslan-Beg Abashidze (1877–1924), Muslim Georgian nobleman and general *

Aslan Khan Daghestani Aslan Khan Daghestani was an early 18th-century Safavid official. Of Lezgian origin, he served as a governor of Kuhgiluyeh (''beglarbeg''; 1702–1708) and of Astarabad (''hakem'') during the reign of king Sultan Husayn (1694–1722). He entered ...

(fl. early 18th-century), Safavid official * Aslan bey Gardashov (1866–1920), Azerbaijani statesman *

Aslan bey Safikurdski Aslan bey Safikurdski Aghalar bey oghlu ( az, Aslan bəy Səfikürdski Ağalar bəy oğlu; 1881–1937), also known as Aslan bey Safikurdlu ( az, Aslan bəy Səfikürdlü) was an Azerbaijani statesman who served as the Minister of Labor and Jus ...

(1880–1937), Azerbaijani statesman * Aslan-Bey Shervashidze, Prince of the Principality of Abkhazia from 180810 * Aslan Dashayev (born 1989), Russian footballer * Aslan Datdeyev (born 1973), Russian footballer * Aslan Doguzov (born 1991), Russian footballer *

Aslan Dudiyev Aslan Muratovich Dudiyev (russian: Аслан Муратович Дудиев; born 15 June 1990) is a Russian professional football player. He plays as a right-back for FC Baltika Kaliningrad. Club career He made his Russian Premier League de ...

(born 1990), Russian footballer * Aslan Dyshekov (born 1987), Russian footballer * Aslan Dzeytov (born 1990), Russian footballer * Aslan Dzharimov (born 1939), former president of the Republic of Adygea, Russia *

Aslan Goplachev Aslan Akhmedovich Goplachev (russian: Аслан Ахмедович Гоплачев; born 26 December 1970) is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. He is an assistant manager with Akhmat Grozny. Honours * Russian Premier ...

(born 1970), Russian footballer and coach *

Aslan Karatsev Aslan Kazbekovich Karatsev (russian: Аслан Казбекович Карацев, os, Хъарацаты Хъазыбеджы фырт Аслан; born 4 September 1993) is a Russian-Israeli professional tennis player. He reached a career-hi ...

(born 1993), Russian tennis player *

(born in the 17th century), early-18th-century Safavid dynasty official in Persia *

Aslan Kerimov Aslan Kerimov ( az, Aslan Kərimov; born 1 January 1973) is a retired football midfielder from Azerbaijan. He debuted for the national team in October 1994, and his international career earned him 78 caps. Career Club He started his career in ...

(born 1973), footballer, most capped member of the Azerbaijan National Football Team *

Aslan Khuriyev Aslan Aslanbekovich Khuriyev (russian: Аслан Асланбекович Хуриев; born 28 April 1984) is a former Russian professional football player. Club career He played in the Russian Football National League for FC Alania Vladikavk ...

(born 1984), Russian footballer *

Aslan Mashukov Aslan Vladimirovich Mashukov (russian: Аслан Владимирович Машуков; born 4 November 1984) is a Russian football official and a former player. He is the director with PFC Spartak Nalchik PFC Spartak Nalchik (russian: Пр ...

(born 1984), Russian footballer * Aslan Maskhadov (1951–2005), Chechen leader *

Aslan Musin Aslan Esbolaiuly Musin ( kk, Аслан Есболайұлы Мусин, ''Aslan Esbolaıuly Mýsın''; born 2 January 1954
Embass ...

(born 1954), former Speaker of the Parliament of Kazakhstan *

Aslan Tkhakushinov Aslan(cheriy) Kitovich Tkhakushinov (russian: Асланчерий Китович Тхакушинов; ady, ТхьакIущынэ Аслъан Кытэ ыкъор, Thak’uşınə Astlan Kıtə ıqor ; born July 12, 1947) is the former He ...

(born 1947), President of the Republic of Adygea, Russia *

Aslan Tlebzu Aslan Tlebzu ( ady, ЛIыбзэу Аслъан , Russian: Аслан Нурдинович Тлебзу), born 24 February 1981, Dzhidzhikhabl, Teuchezhsk, Adygea, USSR; is an Adyghe folk musician from North Caucasia. Tlebzu was born in a small ...

(born 1981), Russian folk musician of Adyghe origin * Aslan Usoyan (1937–2013), Russian outlaw of Kurdish origin * Aslan Zaseev (born 1982), Russian footballer

Surname

Aslan

* Ahmet Aslan (born 1968), Turkish musician *

Ali Aslan Ali Aslan ( ar, علي أصلان) (born 1932) is a former chief of staff of the Syrian Army, a member of the Central Committee of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party and a close confidant of the late Syrian president ...

(born 1933), Syrian general and politician *

Ana Aslan Ana Aslan (; born 1 January 1897, Braila, Kingdom of Romania – died 20 May 1988, Bucharest, Socialist Republic of Romania) was a Romanian biologist and physician, specialist in gerontology, academician from 1974 and the director of thNati ...

(1897–1988), Romanian biologist, physician, and inventor * Berkin Kamil Aslan (born 1992), Turkish footballer * Beyzanur Aslan (born 2001), Azerbaijani women's footballer *

Ercüment Aslan Ercument Aslan is a Turkish boxer. He was born in Ankara (June 7, 1976). He spent his education and training life in Ankara. When he was 12, he started boxing in B.B.Ankaraspor. After 2 years, he elected to the national team. He represented the n ...

(born 1976), Turkish boxer * Emil Aslan (born 1978), Czech political scientist *

Faramarz Aslani Faramarz Aslani ( fa, فرامرز اصلانی; born July 13, 1954) is an Iranian singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter, and music producer. Biography Faramarz Aslani was born in Tehran, Iran. He is a graduate of London University's College ...

(born 1954), Iranian singer-songwriter *

Farhad Aslani Farhad ( fa, فرهاد ''farhād''), also spelt Ferhaad or Ferhod, has been a Persian name for men since the Parthians, first recorded for Arsacid kings circa 170 BC. Etymology Modern Persian name ''Farhād'' () is derived from Middle Persian ' ...

(born 1966), Iranian actor *

Grégoire Aslan Grégoire Aslan (born Krikor Kaloust Aslanian; 28 March 1908 – 8 January 1982) was a Swiss-Armenian actor and musician. Early life Krikor Kaloust Aslanian ( hy, Գրիգոր Գալուստի Ասլանյան) was born in Switzerland or in Cons ...

(1908–1982), Armenian actor *

Hamdi Aslan Hamdi Aslan (born 6 September 1967) is a Turkish football coach and former footballer. Between 2006 and 2010, he served as the head coach of the Turkey women's national team. Club career Aslan began his playing career at his local club Trabzo ...

(born 1967), Turkish footballer and coach * Hatice Aslan (born 1962), Turkish actress * Hidir Aslan (1958–1984), executed Turkish rebel * Juan Contino Aslán (born 1969), Cuban politician *

Kemal Aslan Kemal Aslan (born 24 October 1981) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Honours Fenerbahçe *Süper Lig: 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07 *Turkish Super Cup The Turkish Super Cup ( Turkish: ''TFF Süper Kupa''), as ...

(born 1981), Turkish footballer *

Kevork Aslan Kevork Aslan was an Armenian engineer born in 1849 who graduated from École Centrale de Paris in 1872 and later became chief engineer in the Aydin province (Turkey). In 1909, he published a historical study of the Armenian Armenian may refer to: ...

, Armenian historian * Madalyn Aslan (born 1963), American astrologer * Metin Aslan (born 1978), Austrian footballer of Turkish origin *

Murat Aslan Murat Aslan (born December 13, 1986) is a Turkish volleyball player. He is playing for Galatasaray Men's Volleyball Team, Galatasaray, in addition to 48 caps with the national team. External links Player profile at galatasaray.org
1986 ...

(born 1986), Turkish volleyball player * Nora Aslan (born 1937), Argentine artist * Raoul Aslan (1886–1958), Austrian actor of Greek-Armenian ancestry * Reza Aslan (born 1972), Iranian-American author *

Yasin Aslan Yasin Aslan is a Turkish author. He was born in Arpacay Town of Kars Province, Kars Province in Turkey in 1953. He finished Primary and Secondary Schools in Aralik Town of Kars Province and finished High School in Tokat Province. He graduated from F ...

(born 1953), Turkish author * Yiğit Aslan (born 2004), Turkish swimmer

Nickname

Aslan (artist) Aslan (born Alain Gourdon), (23 May 1930; Bordeaux, France – 11 February 2014; Sainte-Adèle, Quebec, Canada) was a French painter, sculptor and pin-up artist. He is mostly known in France for his pin ups. He contributed to '' Lui'' from the crea ...

(Alain Gourdon; 1930–2014), French painter, sculptor, and pin-up artist *

Nihat Bekdik "Aslan" Nihat Asım Bekdik (1902 – 21 June 1972) was a Turkish professional footballer. He spent the entirety of his career with his hometown club, Galatasaray. He also represented Turkey on 21 occasions, captaining them 10 times, and played ...

, Turkish footballer *

Kevork Chavush Kevork Ghazarian ( hy, Գէորգ Ղազարեան; 1870 – 28 May 1907), commonly known as Kevork Chavush or Gevorg Chaush ( hy, Գէորգ Չաւուշ or Գևորգ Չաուշ), was an Armenian '' fedayee'' leader in the Ottoman Empire and a ...

(1870–1907), Armenian fedayi leader and Armenian Revolutionary Federation member

In fiction

* ''

Arslaan ''Arslaan'', is an Indian fantasy television series which aired on Sony Entertainment Television from 13 July 2008 to 19 October 2008. It is the story of a young boy with supernatural powers, set 3000 years in the past. Neil Bhatt plays the lead ...

'', a 2008 Indian fantasy television series based on the Persian epic of ''Amir Arsalan'' * ''Arslan'', or ''A Wind From Bukhara'', a 1976 science fiction novel by

M. J. Engh Mary Jane Engh (born January 26, 1933, McLeansboro, Illinois) is a science fiction author and Roman scholar. In 2009, Engh was named Author emerita by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.The Heroic Legend of Arslan,'' a fantasy novel and manga series based on Persian history * Aslan, a black warhorse in the manga series '' Red River'' * Aslan, the name of a drug in the 2001 novel '' The Corrections'' by Jonathan Franzen * Aslan Battour, the deceased father of Serge Battour in the manga series '' Kaze to Ki no Uta'' * Aslan Jade Callenreese, alias Ash Lynx, the main character of the manga and anime series ''

Banana Fish ''Banana Fish'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida. It was originally serialized from May 1985 to April 1994 in ''Bessatsu Shōjo Comic'', a manga magazine publishing manga (girls' m ...

'' * Kingdom of Arslan, a fictional Middle Eastern country and the setting of the manga series ''

Area 88 is a Japanese manga series by Kaoru Shintani serialized between 1979 and 1986. The story is about a young pilot named Shin Kazama and his experiences at Area 88, a mercenary air force base secluded in the desert of a war-torn country. Shin ...

Games

* Aslan (''Traveller''), an extraterrestrial race from the ''Traveller'' roleplaying game * ''Aslan'' (fanzine), a British roleplaying fanzine published in the 1980s

Places in West Asia

* Aslan, Izeh, a village in Izeh County, Khuzestan Province, Iran *

Arslan Tash Arslan Tash ( tr, Arslan Taş "Lion Stone"), ancient Hadātu, is an archaeological site in Aleppo Governorate in northern Syria, around east of Carchemish and the Euphrates and nearby the town of Kobanî. History The city was the center of an Ar ...

, archaeological site in Aleppo, Syria *

Aslan Duz Aslan Duz ( fa, اصلاندوز, also Romanized as Aşlān Dūz and Aslandooz; also known as Aslāndūz Tepe) is a city in and the capital of Aslan Duz County, in Ardabil Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 3,910, in 862 familie ...

, the capital of Aslan Duz District, Parsabad County, Ardabil Province, Iran *

Aslan Duz District , settlement_type = County , image_skyline = , imagesize = , image_caption = , image_map = Ardabil.svg , image_map1 = IranArdabil-SVG.svg , map_caption = Location of ...

, a district in Parsabad County, Ardabil Province, Iran * Qezel Arsalan, a peak of the Mount Alvand range, Iran

Other uses

Aslan (band) Aslan are an Irish rock band from Dublin who formed in 1982. Composed of Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness, Alan Downey, the band has released six studio albums: ''Feel No Shame'' (1988), ''Goodbye Charlie Moonhead'' (1994), ''Her ...

, an Irish rock band, formed in 1982 *

Aslan Pasha Mosque The Aslan Pasha Mosque ( el, τζαμί Ασλάν Πασά) is an Ottoman-built mosque in the city of Ioannina, Greece. The mosque was built in 1618 in the city's castle, replacing the Church of Saint John, which was torn down after the failed ...

, Ioannina, Greece * Amir Arsalan, protagonist of the Persian epic ''Amir Arsalan-e Namdar'' *

Hyundai Aslan The Hyundai Aslan is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Hyundai from 2014–2018. Its exterior and interior design are similar to those of the rear-wheel-drive Genesis but it shares the front-wheel-drive Y6 platform with the Grandeur. ...

, a mid-size sedan sold in South Korea

People

Given name

Arsalan

Aslan

Surname

Aslan

Nickname

In fiction

Games

Places in West Asia

Other uses

See also