The name of Asahi yaki is said to be derived from Mt. Asahi at the foot of which its kiln was located, or from its own red spots (Gohonte) which are suggestive of kyokko (the morning sun).
朝日焼という名前の由来については、朝日山という山の麓で窯が開かれていたという説と、朝日焼独特の赤い斑点（御本手）が旭光を思わせるという説がある。