Asaf means “vizier; name of Solomon's vizier”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Asaf is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Asaf mean?
Literal meaning
Asaf is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “vizier; name of Solomon's vizier”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Asaf in Turkish
What does Asaf mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Asaf. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “vizier; name of Solomon's vizier” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Asaf come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Asaf a Turkish name?
Yes. Asaf is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Asaf across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AsafLatin | Boy | same as above: “vizier; name of Solomon's vizier” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Asaf
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asaf | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Asaf
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Asaf rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YinançBoy“belief”same language (turkish)
- SoykalBoy“stay noble”same language (turkish)
- ErgenekonBoy“summit of a mountain; legendary valley in Turkic origin myth”same language (turkish)
- İlcanBoy“soul of the realm”same language (turkish)
- SayınerUnisex“valued, respected man”same language (turkish)
- DönmezBoy“steadfast, one who keeps his word”same language (turkish)
- GünkutanBoy“blessed sun”same language (turkish)
- EraltayBoy“man of the Altai”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Asaf
What does the name Asaf mean?
Asaf means “vizier; name of Solomon's vizier”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Asaf a girl's or a boy's name?
Asaf is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Asaf come from?
Asaf is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Asaf?
Asaf is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Asaf have?
Asaf has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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