Бислан

Bislan

boyChechen form of Beslan / Arslan

Bislan is a Muslim boy name meaning “Lion”.

MeaningLion
GenderBoy
OriginChechen form of Beslan / Arslan
Written asБислан
Pronunciationbees-LAHN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Bislan

Bislan is a Chechen form of Beslan, itself generally regarded as a form of the Turkic Arslan, lion. Chechen pronunciation shifts the first vowel to i. It is a traditional Chechen boys' name associated with courage.

Is Bislan a Muslim name?

Yes. Bislan is used by Muslim Chechen families. It is Turkic in origin and usually explained as lion.

Where is the name Bislan used?

Found mainly among Chechens.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bislan mean?

Bislan means 'Lion'. It comes from Chechen form of Beslan / Arslan.

Is Bislan a Muslim name?

Yes. Bislan is used by Muslim Chechen families. It is Turkic in origin and usually explained as lion.

How do you pronounce Bislan?

Bislan is pronounced bees-LAHN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.