Real, genuine, or authentic
Asli is a name of Arabic origin that is widely used in Turkish and other Middle Eastern cultures. It conveys a sense of truthfulness and being original or pure. In Turkish literature, it is famously associated with the tragic folk tale of Kerem and Asli.
Less common today
Asli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,635 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Turkish-British actress known for her roles in television dramas
Turkish writer and human rights activist
German actress and former Miss Germany
The female protagonist in the classic 16th-century folk tale Kerem and Asli · Kerem and Asli
