Names Tulasi

Tulasi

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Tulasi is derived from the Sanskrit word "tulasī" which means "basil". In Hindu mythology, Tulasi is considered as a sacred plant and is believed to be an embodiment of the goddess Lakshmi.
Scripts(How to write)
तुलसी
तुलसी(Hindi, Nepali)
ତୁଳସୀ(Odia)
తులసి(Telugu)
ತುಳಸಿ(Kannada)
Pronunciation
tuh-LAH-see
tuwl-SEE(Hindi)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Tulasi is not very high outside of India. In the United States, the name is quite rare and is not ranked among the top 1000 names for girls.

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Cartoon of Tulasi

Tulasi Name meanings & History

The name Tulasi is derived from the Sanskrit word "tulasī" which means "basil". In Hindu mythology, Tulasi is considered as a sacred plant and is believed to be an embodiment of the goddess Lakshmi. Alternate transcription of Tulsi. The name Tulasi is mainly used by Hindus, particularly those who follow the Vaishnavism sect. It is also a popular name among Indians who live outside of India.

Zodiac Sign of Tulasi: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tulasi:

T: Tacky,Tireless,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Touchy,Truth

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Understanding,Unity

L: Lover,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Legal

A: Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action

S: Solidity,Status,Sensuality,Social Standing,Success,Security,Sex

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Tulasi is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Tulasi include Tulasi Shivamani, an Indian actress, and Tulasi Chaitanya, an Indian spiritual guru.