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Nepali names starting with “Tu”

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25 Nepali names beginning with “Tu”.

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Nepali names starting with Tu, from holy basil to cool dew

These 25 Nepali names starting with Tu include several holy-basil spellings as well as meanings of storms, frost and affection. Most examples begin तु, as in Tulsi (तुलसी), while Tung is टुङ with a different t sound. Compare the complete pronunciation before choosing a spelling simply because it begins Tu.

  1. Holy basil forms

    Tulsi, Tulasi, Tulashi and Tulshi mean holy basil. All four are written तुलसी here.

  2. Weather images

    Tuphan (तुफान) means storm or tempest. Tusar and Tushar mean frost, snow, mist or cool dew.

  3. Different kinds of warmth

    Tufail means small child, infant or dear one. Tulsiram refers to Rama and the holy basil, with a devotional meaning.

Tu names connected with holy basil and devotion

Read these together if the plant connection is what draws you to Tu. Tulsi (तुलसी) means holy basil, the sacred plant dear to Vishnu. Tulasa means the sacred holy basil plant; a variant of Tulasi. Tulashi means holy basil, the sacred plant dear to Vishnu. Tulasi (तुलसी) means holy basil, the sacred plant dear to Vishnu. Tulshi means holy basil, the sacred plant dear to Vishnu. Tulsiram means Rama of the tulsi; one devoted to Rama like the holy basil. The guide to names from gods and goddesses offers more devotional connections to compare.

Other names beginning with Tu and their meanings

Choose a clear natural image, an affectionate meaning or a sound with more force. Tuphan (तुफान) means storm or tempest. Tusar means frost, snow, mist or cool dew. Tushar means frost, snow, mist or cool dew. Tufail (तुफैल) means small child, infant or dear one. Tumul means tumult, loud noise or uproar. Tung means high, lofty or tall; a peak. Use the name finder to compare the meaning as well as the opening letters.

Tips for parents

  • Compare तु in Tulsi with टु in Tung before deciding on the opening sound.
  • Put Tulsi, Tulasi, Tulashi and Tulshi together when choosing an English spelling.
  • Say Tusar and Tushar in the pronunciation your family will use.
  • Compare the gentle dew meaning of Tushar with the storm meaning of Tuphan.

Frequently asked questions

Which Nepali names start with Tu?

Tulsi, Tuphan, Tufail, Tushar, Tumul and Tung are examples. The meanings include holy basil, storms, affection, dew and height.

How is Tu written in Nepali names?

Many examples begin तु, including Tulsi (तुलसी) and Tuphan (तुफान). Tung is टुङ, with a different t sound. Check each full written form.

Which Tu names mean holy basil?

Tulsi, Tulasi, Tulashi and Tulshi mean holy basil and are written तुलसी here. Tulasa is another form with the same plant connection.

Do Tusar and Tushar mean the same thing?

Yes. Both mean frost, snow, mist or cool dew and are written तुषार. Compare the English spellings with the pronunciation you want to keep.