Girl name
Aslı name meaning
“the original; its essence or true form”
Aslı means the original, its essence, or its true form. It comes from the Arabic-derived Turkish word asıl with a Turkish possessive ending. Used for girls in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the heroine of Kerem and Aslı, a traditional tale also preserved in songs.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Aslı mean?
The original; its essence or true form
In Turkish: asıl olan; özü, gerçeği
Aslı is associated with the Turkish expression for something's essence or original form. Its strongest literary connection is the heroine of the folk romance Kerem ile Aslı. That story gives the name a lasting place in the language of love narratives. Aslıhan is a related compound incorporating the element han.
How popular is Aslı?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 40provinces
Where is Aslı in the top 30?
40 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Aslı popular?
Aslı carries a simple, strong meaning associated with essence and truth. Its place in the tale of Kerem and Aslı also gives it an established literary connection.
Origin of the name Aslı
Understood as Turkish asıl, origin or essence, with the possessive suffix -ı; asıl itself is Arabic in origin. The name is distinct from aslî, the adjective meaning primary or essential.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic epics |
| Is Aslı in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · As |
Double names with Aslı
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Aslı Irmak
Meaning of each name
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
- Irmak: river; large natural watercourse
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Övünç Aslı
Meaning of each name
- Övünç: pride and a sense of gratification
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
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Aslı Cansun
Meaning of each name
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
- Cansun: Offer life, give life
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Tunay Aslı
Meaning of each name
- Tunay: night and moon; a nocturnal moon
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
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Aslı Şenay
Meaning of each name
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
- Şenay: joyful moon; moon associated with happiness
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Erel Aslı
Meaning of each name
- Erel: Brave warrior, hero
- Aslı: the original; its essence or true form
How to pronounce Aslı
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aslɯ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اصلی |
Is Aslı a girl’s name?
Yes, Aslı is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Aslı appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Asli
Names that sound like Aslı
Names with related meanings
- İlke♀Principle, a fundamental guiding idea
- Özden♂♀Sincere, heartfelt, arising from within
- Sıdıka♀Deeply truthful, sincere and honest
- Adile♀Just, fair and equitable
- Adalet♂♀Justice, fairness, equitable treatment
- Halise♀Pure, unmixed
- Ilkem♀My principle, my guiding belief
- Sıddıka♀Deeply truthful, sincere and honest
- Candide♀İnnocent, sincere
- Emina♀Trustworthy
- Kalben♀Wholeheartedly, with sincere feeling
- Kassi♀Name of Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess princess
Famous people named Aslı
- Aslı Erdoğan · b. 1967
- Aslı Enver · b. 1984
- Aslı Çakır Alptekin · b. 1985
- Aslı Tandoğan · b. 1979
- Aslı Bayram · b. 1981
- Aslı Kalaç · b. 1995
- Aslı İskit · b. 1993
- Aslı Orcan · b. 1980
- Aslı Özge · b. 1975
- Aslı Perker · b. 1975
- Asli Melisa Uzun · b. 1995
- Aslı Bekiroğlu · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Aslı
What is the meaning of Aslı?
Aslı means “the original; its essence or true form”. Understood as Turkish asıl, origin or essence, with the possessive suffix -ı; asıl itself is Arabic in origin. The name is distinct from aslî, the adjective meaning primary or essential.
Is Aslı a girl’s name?
Yes, Aslı is used mostly as a girl’s name. In TÜİK data, 1% of bearers are male.
Is Aslı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Aslı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Aslı?
Aslı is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Aslı have?
Aslı has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Aslı?
Aslı appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Aslı?
Other spellings: Asli.
What names go well with Aslı?
Some ideas: Aslı Irmak; Övünç Aslı; Aslı Cansun.
Famous people named Aslı?
Notable people named Aslı include Aslı Erdoğan, Aslı Enver, Aslı Çakır Alptekin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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