Asel

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-SEL /ɑːˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: Asel is a Kazakh and Central Asian girl's name meaning 'honey' (from Arabic 'asal), by extension 'sweet'. It reads warm and gentle, popular across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet-as-honey name: Asel means 'honey' in Kazakh (said 'ah-SEL'). Warm and gentle.

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Origin MediumKazakh, Turkic

MeaningAsel is a Kazakh and Central Asian girl's name meaning 'honey' (from Arabic 'asal), by extension 'sweet'. It reads warm and gentle, popular across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

U.S. rank (2025)#10201 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Asel is Kazakh/Turkic for 'honey; sweet', from Arabic 'asal. It reads tender and warm, with rich Central Asian heritage (said 'ah-SEL').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Asel means 'honey' — and so 'sweet' — from Arabic 'asal, and it's a much-loved girl's name across Kazakhstan and Central Asia (said 'ah-SEL').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Asel — Kazakh/Turkic 'honey; sweet'; from Arabic 'asal

Variations

AsselAsemAsyl

Nicknames

AsyaSelAska

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asel mean?

Asel means 'honey' and so 'sweet' in Kazakh and Turkic, from Arabic 'asal.

How do you pronounce Asel?

It's said ah-SEL /ɑːˈsɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Asel a boy or girl name?

Asel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Asel?

Asel is a rare name for girls in the U.S.