Girl name
Aysima name meaning
“moonlike face; moon-faced”
Aysima means moonlike face or moon-faced. It combines Turkish ay, meaning moon, with Persian-derived sima, meaning face or countenance, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The bright disc of the full moon gives a concrete image for its familiar poetic comparison.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Aysima mean?
Moonlike face; moon-faced
In Turkish: ay gibi yüz; ay yüzlü
Aysima is a descriptive name combining Turkish and Persian elements. Comparing a face to the moon draws on an image familiar from classical poetry's language of beauty. It shares its moon element with Aynur and Aysun, while sima makes the face or countenance the specific focus of the comparison.
How popular is Aysima?
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.
- Best rank
- 26.2019
- Trend (2018–2025)
- last listed in 2019
- Province lists
- 73provinces
Babies named Aysima each year
Show as a table
| Year | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | 26 | 2,447 |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | – | – |
| 2025 | – | – |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Aysima in the top 30?
73 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Aysima
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 Aysima popular?
Aysima pairs a flowing sound with the poetic meaning “moon-faced.” It appeared in the top thirty for just one of the supplied years, showing a brief presence on the list.
Origin of the name Aysima
It combines Turkish ay, “moon,” with Persian-derived sima, “face” or “countenance.” Together they create the image of a face likened to the moon.
Double names with Aysima
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aysima Pırıl
Meaning of each name
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
- Pırıl: an evocation of brightness and sparkle
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Tansu Aysima
Meaning of each name
- Tansu: water at dawn; dawn water
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
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Aysima Günce
Meaning of each name
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
- Günce: diary, a record kept day by day
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Nilay Aysima
Meaning of each name
- Nilay: a name combining Nile and moon imagery
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
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Aysima Gülen
Meaning of each name
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
- Gülen: smiling, showing joy in the face
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Gözen Aysima
Meaning of each name
- Gözen: Spring, source of water
- Aysima: moonlike face; moon-faced
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Aysima Nur.
How to pronounce Aysima
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ajsima/ |
Is Aysima a girl’s name?
Yes, Aysima is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Aysima appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Aysima
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
- Ayliz♀The moon
Famous people named Aysima
- Aysima Altınok · b. 1929
- Aysima Altınok
- Aysima Hacisuleyman
FAQ about the name Aysima
What is the meaning of Aysima?
Aysima means “moonlike face; moon-faced”. It combines Turkish ay, “moon,” with Persian-derived sima, “face” or “countenance.” Together they create the image of a face likened to the moon.
Is Aysima a girl’s name?
Yes, Aysima is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Aysima in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aysima nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aysima?
Aysima is of Turkish and Persian origin.
How many syllables does Aysima have?
Aysima has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Aysima?
Aysima appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Aysima?
Some ideas: Aysima Pırıl; Tansu Aysima; Aysima Günce.
Famous people named Aysima?
Notable people named Aysima include Aysima Altınok, Aysima Altınok, Aysima Hacisuleyman.
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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