What origin is the name Puttu?

Puttu comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Puttu?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Puttu — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Puttu?

Puttu starts with the syllable “Pu” (पू), which traditionally belongs to Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Both spellings are used. Puttu means "Little one"; Putu is listed with the meaning "Grandchild or descendant". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Puttu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Puttu

Puttu

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Puttu is an Indian unisex name meaning "Little one".

Puttu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Little one". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Puttu mean?

Little one

How popular is Puttu?

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Quick answers about Puttu

What does Puttu mean?

Puttu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Little one".

How popular is Puttu?

We have no birth-record ranking for Puttu: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Puttu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Puttu

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Puttu.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Pu” suit babies born in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Other spellings of Puttu

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Putu — "Grandchild or descendant" (International)

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Puttu at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: P
Ends with: -tu
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Puttu?

Puttu means "Little one" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)