Asel (given name) explained

Asel
Gender:	Unisex
Meaning:	Honey
Region:	Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, Turkey
Language:	Arabic
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 and References

1. Web site: Meaning, origin and history of the name Asel .
2. https://data.tuik.gov.tr/