Tui

Tui is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “king.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2017.

Tui at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“king”

About the name Tui

Tui belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “king” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Tui does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Tui in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#4373 in 2003
Babies named Tui in 2017
4
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tui mean?

Tui means “king” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tui a boy or girl name?

Tui is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Tui?

Tui comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Tui?

In England & Wales, Tui was given to 4 babies in 2017 and 10 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.