Tulsi

Tulsi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHindi origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʌlsi/

Meaning and origin of Tulsi

  • A female given name from Hindi.

Etymology

From Hindi तुलसी (tulsī, “holy basil”), from Sanskrit तुलसी (tulasī).

How popular is Tulsi?

35U.S. babies in 2025
#4108peak rank (2024)
600babies since 1880

Since 1880, 600 girls in the U.S. have been named Tulsi. Its highest rank for girls was #4108 in 2024. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202536 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Tulsi FAQ

What does the name Tulsi mean?

A female given name from Hindi. From Hindi तुलसी (tulsī, “holy basil”), from Sanskrit तुलसी (tulasī).

What is the origin of the name Tulsi?

Tulsi is listed as a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Tulsi?

Since 1880, 600 girls in the U.S. have been named Tulsi. Its highest rank for girls was #4108 in 2024. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Tulsi a boy or girl name?

Tulsi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 600 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.