Girl name
Asel name meaning
“honey, the sweet substance made by bees”
Asel means honey, the sweet substance produced by bees. It comes from Arabic ʿasal, also rendered ʿasel, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Golden honey gathered in a honeycomb provides a concrete image of the food named by its source word.
What does Asel mean?
Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
In Turkish: bal, arıların ürettiği tatlı besin
Asel evokes honey's sweetness and its place among natural foods. Its Arabic source occurs in the Quran's description of rivers of honey in paradise. This gives the name a clear scriptural connection, although the word itself means honey generally rather than specifically ‘honey of paradise’.
How popular is Asel?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (girls)
- 5.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 5,855
- Best rank
- 1.2023
- Trend (2018–2025)
- steady
Babies named Asel each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 7 | 4,865 |
| 2019 | 4 | 6,574 |
| 2020 | 4 | 6,217 |
| 2021 | 3 | 6,421 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6,827 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8,104 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7,337 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5,855 |
Where is Asel in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Asel
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Asel popular?
Asel rose to first place and remains near the top despite a recent decline. Its meaning of “honey” and short, gentle sound give it a sweet, simple appeal.
Origin of the name Asel
From Arabic ʿasal ‘honey’, adopted into Turkish as the feminine given name Asel.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Asel in the Quran? | As a word · عسل · 47:15The source word عسل occurs in the Quran as the ordinary word for honey, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | A · As |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Asel
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Asel Mevanur
Meaning of each name
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Mevanur: a compound of refuge and light
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Firdevs Asel
Meaning of each name
- Firdevs: paradise; a heavenly garden
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
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Asel Sultan
Meaning of each name
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Sultan: sovereign; holder of ruling authority
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Meleknur Asel
Meaning of each name
- Meleknur: angelic light; angel and radiance
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
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Asel Şifa
Meaning of each name
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Şifa: healing, recovery; a remedy
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Sevde Asel
Meaning of each name
- Sevde: dark-complexioned, dusky
- Asel: honey, the sweet substance made by bees
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Asel Lina, Asel Mina, Zeynep Asel, Asel Zümra, Asel Mira, Asel Duru.
How to pronounce Asel
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asel/ |
| Arabic | عسل |
Is Asel a girl’s name?
Yes, Asel is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Asel appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #5 (5,855 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Asel
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Asel
- Asel Yalin
FAQ about the name Asel
What is the meaning of Asel?
Asel means “honey, the sweet substance made by bees”. From Arabic ʿasal ‘honey’, adopted into Turkish as the feminine given name Asel.
Is Asel a girl’s name?
Yes, Asel is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Asel in the Quran?
As a word. The source word عسل occurs in the Quran as the ordinary word for honey, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 47:15)
What is the origin of the name Asel?
Asel is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Asel have?
Asel has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asel?
Asel appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #5 (5,855 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Asel?
Some ideas: Asel Mevanur; Firdevs Asel; Asel Sultan.
Famous people named Asel?
Notable people named Asel include Asel Yalin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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