What origin is the name Tulasa?

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

What are good brother names for Tulasa?

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

What is the rashi of the name Tulasa?

Tulasa starts with the syllable “Tu” (तू), which traditionally belongs to Vishakha nakshatra, pada 2, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Tulasa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tulasa

Tulasa

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Tulasa is an Indian unisex name meaning "Holy basil; sacred plant".

Tulasa is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Holy basil; sacred plant". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Holy basil; sacred plant

Popularity

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Quick answers about Tulasa

What does Tulasa mean?

Tulasa is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Holy basil; sacred plant".

How popular is Tulasa?

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Brother names that go with Tulasa

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Tulasa.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Tu (तू)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Vishakha, pada 2
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Tu” suit babies born in Vishakha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.