عسل

Asal

girlArabic

Asal is a Muslim girl name meaning “Honey”.

MeaningHoney
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعسل
Pronunciationah-SAL
Arabic rootع س ل (ʿ-s-l) — honey
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Asal

Asal is the Arabic word for honey, also used in Persian. Honey is praised in the Quran as a healing for people and is named among the rivers of Paradise. As a girl's name it is sweet and affectionate, and it has become one of the more popular modern names in Iran.

Is Asal a Muslim name?

Yes. Asal is an Arabic name meaning 'honey', a blessed food mentioned in the Quran.

Is Asal in the Quran?

Honey is among the rivers of Paradise: 'and rivers of purified honey (ʿasal)' (Quran 47:15).

Where is the name Asal used?

Popular in Iran; also used in the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Asal

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Asal mean?

Asal means 'Honey'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Asal a Muslim name?

Yes. Asal is an Arabic name meaning 'honey', a blessed food mentioned in the Quran.

How do you write Asal in Arabic?

Asal is written عسل in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Asal?

Asal is pronounced ah-SAL.

Is Asal mentioned in the Quran?

Honey is among the rivers of Paradise: 'and rivers of purified honey (ʿasal)' (Quran 47:15).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.