Gender | Unisex |
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Language(s) | Arabic |
Origin | |
Meaning | Honey |
Region of origin | Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Turkey |
Other names | |
Related names | Asal |
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
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