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Asal
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How to Pronounce Asal
Pronounced ah-SAL /ΙΛsΙl/Medium
Meaning: From Persian/Arabic asal, 'honey; sweetness'Medium
In 30 seconds: Sweet as honey: Asal is Persian for 'honey; sweetness'. Soft, endearing, and warm.
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MeaningFrom Persian/Arabic asal, 'honey; sweetness'
U.S. rank (2025)#5938 β Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β 149
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Asal comes from Persian and Arabic asal, 'honey; sweetness'. A soft, endearing name across the Persian and Arab world, it likens its bearer to honey's golden sweetness.
In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, honey at the root, and endearing.
Did you know? Asal means 'honey; sweetness' in Persian and Arabic β a soft, endearing name suggesting all that is sweet.
Overall data confidence 78%
Persian references β asal β etymology
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Asal mean?
Asal is Persian/Arabic for 'honey; sweetness'.
How do you pronounce Asal?
It's said ah-SAL /ΙΛsΙl/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Asal a boy or girl name?
Asal is a girl's name.
How popular is Asal?
Asal is a rare name in the U.S.