Origin:
Celtic
Hebrew
Irish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Arlen: Gaelic word meaning ‘pledge; promise; oath’.
Soul Urge:People with the name Arlan have a deep inner desire for love and companionship, and want to work with others to achieve peace and harmony.
Expression:People with the name Arlan tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.