Boy name
Asıf name meaning
“sorrowful; feeling regret”
Asıf means “sorrowful” or “feeling regret.” It comes from Arabic āsif, a word expressing sorrow or regret, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The Turkish word esef offers a concrete linguistic association with the same emotional vocabulary, helping explain the meaning carried by the name.
What does Asıf mean?
Sorrowful; feeling regret
In Turkish: üzülen; keder duyan
Under the proposed Arabic derivation, Asıf expresses sorrow or regret. The Turkish word esef belongs to the same semantic family. Âsaf is a different name with associations of vizierhood in classical literature, and those associations should not be transferred to Asıf merely because the names sound similar.
Origin of the name Asıf
The spelling Asıf can represent Arabic āsif, meaning sorrowful or regretful. It should not automatically be identified with the distinct name Âsaf.
How to pronounce Asıf
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /asɯf/ |
| Arabic | آسف |
Is Asıf a boy’s name?
Yes, Asıf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Asıf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Asıf
Famous people named Asıf
- Asıf Yıldırım
FAQ about the name Asıf
What is the meaning of Asıf?
Asıf means “sorrowful; feeling regret”. The spelling Asıf can represent Arabic āsif, meaning sorrowful or regretful. It should not automatically be identified with the distinct name Âsaf.
Is Asıf a boy’s name?
Yes, Asıf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Asıf in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Asıf nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Asıf?
Asıf is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Asıf have?
Asıf has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Asıf?
Asıf does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Asıf?
Notable people named Asıf include Asıf Yıldırım.
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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