Girl name
Esil name meaning
“Late afternoon, early evening”
Esil means late afternoon or early evening and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. It is connected with Arabic aṣīl, referring to the latter part of the day, and belongs to the same name family as Esila. Its imagery includes low sunlight and lengthening afternoon shadows.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Esil mean?
Late afternoon, early evening
In Turkish: Akşamüstü, günün son bölümü
Esil is a feminine name used in Türkiye, evoking late afternoon and the approach of evening. It belongs to the same name family as Esila and has an Arabic root. Its imagery centres on the day’s closing hours and the transition into early evening.
Sources: Nişanyan AdlarWiktionary
How popular is Esil?
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.
- Province lists
- 4provinces
Where is Esil in the top 30?
4 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
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 →
Origin of the name Esil
Nişanyan Adlar groups Esil among the forms of Esila and derives that name family from Arabic aṣīlā, “in the evening.” In this explanation, aṣīl means “late afternoon” and occurs in the Quranic expression about praising God morning and evening.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Esil in the Quran? | As a word · أصيلا · 33:42, 76:25The Arabic source word aṣīl occurs in the Quran in expressions referring to remembrance in the morning and evening. |
| Starts with | E · Es |
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 Esil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Esil Saime
Meaning of each name
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
- Saime: a woman who fasts
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Senanur Esil
Meaning of each name
- Senanur: praise and light
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
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Esil Rabiya
Meaning of each name
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
- Rabiya: fourth; fourth-born girl
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Ayşenaz Esil
Meaning of each name
- Ayşenaz: Ayşe and naz; associations of life and grace
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
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Esil Rüya
Meaning of each name
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
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Hatice Esil
Meaning of each name
- Hatice: girl born before her due time
- Esil: Late afternoon, early evening
How to pronounce Esil
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /esil/ |
Is Esil a girl’s name?
Yes, Esil is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Esil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Esil
Names with related meanings
- Eylül♀September
- Esila♀Late afternoon
- Esra♀Night journey
- Leyla♀A name associated with night and darkness
- Songül♀The last rose
- Bahar♀Spring, the season of renewal
- Ömür♀Lifespan
- Şevval♀The tenth month of the Hijri year
- Nisan♀April
- Seher♀The early morning before daybreak
- Havin♀Summer, the summer season
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
FAQ about the name Esil
What is the meaning of Esil?
Esil means “Late afternoon, early evening”. Nişanyan Adlar groups Esil among the forms of Esila and derives that name family from Arabic aṣīlā, “in the evening.” In this explanation, aṣīl means “late afternoon” and occurs in the Quranic expression about praising God morning and evening.
Is Esil a girl’s name?
Yes, Esil is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Esil in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word aṣīl occurs in the Quran in expressions referring to remembrance in the morning and evening. (e.g.: 33:42, 76:25)
What is the origin of the name Esil?
Esil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Esil have?
Esil has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Esil?
Esil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Esil?
Some ideas: Esil Saime; Senanur Esil; Esil Rabiya.
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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