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Ruslan

ROOS-lan2 syllables
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A name of Slavic origin meaning 'lion'. (Modern)

What does Ruslan mean?

Modern: A name of Slavic origin meaning 'lion'.. Ruslan is a name of Slavic origin that means 'lion', often associated with strength and bravery.

Is Ruslan a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Ruslan in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ruslan in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Ruslan suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Ruslan

The other pups guessed what Ruslan would be like. A lion in a dog’s body? Or just really good at hide-and-seek? Either way, they couldn't wait to see if he roared or just wagged!

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