Aysen

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How to Pronounce Aysen

Pronounced eye-SHEN /aɪˈʃɛn/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish ay, 'the moon', plus sen, 'you (are)' / shen, 'joyful' — 'you are like the moon; joyful as the moon'; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Like the moon: Aysen is Turkish for 'you are like the moon; joyful as the moon'. Soft, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish ay, 'the moon', plus sen, 'you (are)' / shen, 'joyful' — 'you are like the moon; joyful as the moon'; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5450 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 243

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

Aysen comes from Turkish ay, 'the moon', plus sen, 'you (are)', or shen, 'joyful, merry' — 'you are like the moon; joyful as the moon' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical, celestial name across Turkey; largely a girls' name, used here for boys (slug distinguished; said roughly 'eye-SHEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, like-the-moon at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aysen means 'you are like the moon' (ay, 'moon', plus sen, 'you are') or 'joyful as the moon' (ay + shen, 'joyful') in Turkish — a soft, lyrical name, predominantly a girls' name, used here for boys (said roughly 'eye-SHEN'; the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 60%

Turkish references — Aysen — routes layered

Variations

AyşenAysenur

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aysen mean?

Aysen is Turkish for 'you are like the moon; joyful as the moon'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aysen?

It's said roughly eye-SHEN /aɪˈʃɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aysen a boy or girl name?

Aysen is used for both sexes (largely girls'); this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Aysen?

Aysen is a rare name in the U.S.