Tulsi

Tulsi is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “holy basil.” In 2024 it was given to 36 girls in the United States.

Tulsi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“holy basil”
Pronunciation
/ˈtʌlsi/

About the name Tulsi

Tulsi belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “holy basil” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tulsi first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4097 in 2024, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 565 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tulsi in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#4097 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Tulsi in 2024
36
Total since 1880
565

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tulsi mean?

Tulsi means “holy basil” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tulsi a boy or girl name?

Tulsi is a girl name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tulsi?

Tulsi comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Tulsi?

Tulsi first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #4097 in 2024, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tulsi?

Tulsi is pronounced /ˈtʌlsi/ (IPA).

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