Aysan

Aysan comes from the combination of the Turkic-origin word ay (the moon in the sky, a source of light) and the Arabic-origin word şan (glory, renown, fame), and literally means as glorious as the moon, as distinguished as the moon. The word şan also entered Azerbaijani through Arabic-Persian literary influence and has long been used in the sense of honor and prestige.

The name is one of the modern women's names that has grown popular in both Turkey and Azerbaijan over recent decades and belongs to the same family as other moon-root-based names such as Aysel and Aysun. Aysan is loved among parents for its simple pronunciation and positive meaning, and there is no religious obstacle to bearing it.