Asli
Asli is a Muslim girl name of Turkish, from Arabic origin, meaning “Real, genuine, original”.
| Meaning | Real, genuine, original |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish, from Arabic |
| Written as | أصلي |
| Pronunciation | AHS-luh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Asli
Asli is the Turkish name Aslı, taken from the Arabic aṣl, 'root' or 'origin', and carrying the sense of something true, real and genuine. Turkish audiences know it well from the old folk love story of Kerem and Aslı, told in song for generations. The name is also widespread among Somali girls, which shows how far the Arabic word travelled. There it holds a similar idea of noble origins, and Asliya is a related form.
Is Asli a Muslim name?
Muslim families in both Turkey and Somalia give the name Asli, which grows from an Arabic word for origin.
How popular is Asli?
It is popular in both Turkey and Somalia.
Gifts with the name Asli
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Spellings and variants of Asli
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asli mean?
Asli means 'Real, genuine, original'. It is of Turkish, from Arabic origin.
Is Asli a Muslim name?
Muslim families in both Turkey and Somalia give the name Asli, which grows from an Arabic word for origin.
How do you pronounce Asli?
Asli is pronounced AHS-luh.
Is Asli a boy or girl name?
Asli is usually a girl name.