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Aysel

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Pronounced AYS-ehl /ˈeɪs.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: Pure moonMedium

In 30 seconds: Aysel is a Turkish girl's name meaning 'pure moon'. It joins the Turkish word for moon, 'ay', to a softer second element.
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Origin MediumTurkish, Azerbaijani
MeaningPure moon
U.S. rank (2024)#2064 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births93 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 611

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320032024

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

History & Origin

Aysel comes from Turkish and is usually read as 'pure moon', built on 'ay', the Turkish word for moon that anchors many girls' names in the language. Moon imagery is a long-standing source of feminine names across Turkic cultures. Turkish lyricist and actress Aysel Gürel, whose songs reached singers like Sezen Aksu, is a notable bearer.

The 'ay' opening links Aysel to a wide family of Turkish moon names, giving it an immediately recognizable sound at home. Its two crisp syllables keep it easy to say well beyond Turkey.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aysel is 'pure moon', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Aysel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aysel Gürel (1929–2008)
    Turkish lyricist and actress whose songs were performed by singers such as Sezen Aksu.

If you like Aysel…

Aylin— A Turkish girl's name built on the same 'ay' (moon) element as Aysel.
Ayla— Shares Aysel's 'ay' moon root in a shorter Turkish form.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aysel mean?

Aysel is usually explained as meaning 'pure moon' and is most often linked with Turkish tradition.

How do you pronounce Aysel?

It's commonly said AYS-ehl /ˈeɪs.ɛl/.

Is Aysel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aysel is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aysel?

In 2024, Aysel ranked #2064 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.