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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Holy basil, a plant sacred in Hinduism
- Origin
- Sanskrit (via Hindi)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- TOOL-see
Tulsi is the Sanskrit-rooted name for holy basil, a plant sacred in Hinduism, and it came into English by way of Hindi. It's pronounced TOOL-see, with the stress on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Tulsi
Meaning: Holy basil, a plant sacred in Hinduism.
Origin: Sanskrit (via Hindi).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tulsi
TOOL-seeIPA /ˈtuːlsi/
Popularity of Tulsi
Tulsi ranked #4097 in the U.S. in 2024, with 36 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest ranking in the Social Security records, which run from 1987 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Tulsi mean?
Holy basil, a plant sacred in Hinduism. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tulsi?
Tulsi is pronounced TOOL-see (IPA: /ˈtuːlsi/).
Is Tulsi a popular name right now?
Tulsi is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4097 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1987–2024.)
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