C.S. Lewis named the ruling lion of Narnia Aslan.
Aslan is the central figure of The Chronicles of Narnia and appears throughout the series. He is described as the great lion, creator of Narnia, and a powerful guide and ruler whose presence shapes the major events of the stories.
The name comes from Turkish, where “arslan” means “lion.” Lewis used the shorter form “Aslan” for the character. The Turkish origin is a linguistic detail, while the character’s role and symbolism are developed within Lewis’s fictional world.
Aslan is often discussed in relation to Christian themes in the books, especially sacrifice, resurrection, creation, and judgment. Lewis did not write the series as a one-to-one retelling of the Bible, so readers should distinguish direct plot parallels from broader theological symbolism.