: "Armin" may mean "soldier" or "guardian," while "Arlelt" is likely derived from the German word for "ruling eagle". The Survey Corps (Scout Regiment)
In the world of Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan), names are often heavily inspired by European, particularly , origins, though they also include Hebrew, Greek, and Japanese influences. The Main Trio Shingeki no kyojin names
: Named after a famous Japanese battleship from the Imperial Japanese Navy; Isayama believed naming characters after warships would bring success. : "Armin" may mean "soldier" or "guardian," while
: "Reiner" means "brave counselor" or "strong judgment". : "Reiner" means "brave counselor" or "strong judgment"
: Named after the biblical Tribe of Levi; his surname "Ackermann" means "ploughman" or "field worker" in German.
: A name that sounds like a classic leader; "Erwin" means "respected friend" or "army friend" in German.