The word "aslan" in the Turkic languages of Central Asia means "a lion." In some languages, this is written as "arslan," while "aslan" can also mean "a little lion."

The popular English writer, C.S. Lewis, used the name “Aslan” to represent the lion-king who brings freedom in his Narnia Chronicles, especially in the "Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." C.S. Lewis was a Turkophile and used many Turkish names and expressions in his writings.

In the Narnia Chronicles, the Aslan Alliance represents the array of creatures who fight on the side of Aslan, the Lion King, in his war against the White Witch, who brought winter to the land of Narnia. Aslan's death and resurrection broke the witch's power and brought a glorious spring to Narnia.