Asel
The name Asel means honey.
GenderUnisex
Language(s)Arabic
Origin
MeaningHoney
Region of originIran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Turkey
Other names
Related namesAsal

Asel or Assel is a given name. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic ‘asal (عَسَل), meaning honey, in use in countries such as Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey.[1] It was among the ten most popular names for newborn girls in Turkey in 2021.[2]

It is also a masculine name in use in Sri Lanka. It may also be derived from other sources.

People

  • Asel Asleh (1983-2000), Israeli-Arab peace activist killed at a protest during the Second Intifada by Israeli security forces
  • Assel Jakayeva (born 1980), former Kazakhstan water polo player
  • Asel Kulathunga (born 1997), Sri Lankan cricketer
  • Asel Roberts (born 1976), Kazakhstan born American diplomat
  • Asel Sigera (born 1999), Sri Lankan cricketer
  • Parke Asel Wilson (1867-1934), American professional baseball player


Notes

  1. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Asel".
  2. https://data.tuik.gov.tr/
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