Rulan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Rulan
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The boy's name Rulan represents a variant of Ruslan, which is itself a form of the name Aslan. Translated, the name means 'the lion.'
What does the name Rulan mean?
Rulan is a boy's name that can be seen as a variant of Ruslan, which is a variant of Aslan. The name means 'the lion' and comes from the Old Turkic word arslan (آرسلان) for 'lion.'
Where does the name Rulan come from?
The name Rulan has its roots in Old Turkic and is used for both boys and girls. Its meaning is 'the lion.' The Old Turkic term arslan (آرسلان) stands for lion. Rulan is widespread in several languages, including Azerbaijani, Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, Tatar, Chechen, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Uzbek, and Belarusian.
How do you pronounce Rulan?
Rulan is pronounced approximately as 'Ru-lan.'
Popularity
In Germany, Rulan is one of the rarer first names. So far, it has never ranked in the German first name statistics. Its best placement was in 2014, reaching 3,532nd place in the Canadian name charts. Between 1980 and 2024, Rulan was given less than 10 times in Canada, placing it at 6,188th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Famous people
- Rulan Yeh (American badminton player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Rulan
What is the origin of the name Rulan?
Rulan has its roots in Old Turkic and is widespread in various languages, including Azerbaijani, Russian, and Turkish.
What does the name Rulan mean?
The name Rulan means 'the lion' and is considered a variant of Ruslan, which derives from the Old Turkic word 'arslan.'
How popular is the name Rulan?
The popularity of Rulan varies by region but is widespread in several Central Asian countries and among certain ethnic groups.