What origin is the name Tui?

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

What are good sister names for Tui?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Tui — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Tui

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tui

Tui

Boy

Portuguese

1 syllable

Tui is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Means "sacred water" or "sea"; a name of Portuguese linguistic roots.".

Also used in: International (meanings below).

Tui is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Means "sacred water" or "sea"; a name of Portuguese linguistic roots.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "sacred water" or "sea"; a name of Portuguese linguistic roots.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Tui

What does Tui mean?

Tui is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Means "sacred water" or "sea"; a name of Portuguese linguistic roots.".

How popular is Tui?

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Sister names that go with Tui

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

How to say Tui

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Tui.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other meanings of Tui

International (unisex): "A Maori name meaning a bird or to call out"

Names with a similar meaning to Tui

Tui means "Means "sacred water" or "sea"; a name of Portuguese linguistic roots." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)