Indian name meaning
Tulsi
♀ GirlTul·si · 2 syllables
The holy basil plant
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| T | u | l | s | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
4 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Tulsi carries the name number 8.
About the name Tulsi
Tulsi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The holy basil plant.”
Spoken aloud it is Tul·si — 2 syllables. Tulsi appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tulsi mean?
Tulsi means “The holy basil plant.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Tulsi a boy or a girl name?
Tulsi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Tulsi?
Tulsi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Tulsi?
Tulsi has 2 syllables and is said as Tul·si.
What is the numerology number of the name Tulsi?
In the Chaldean system, Tulsi has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Tulsi a common name in India?
Tulsi appears 19 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Tulsi?
For a brother to Tulsi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Tanay, Tapan, Tarun or Vivaan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Tulsi?
Vamsi, Arasi or Mansi share Tulsi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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