Kuli as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kuli

What is the meaning of the name Kuli ?

The baby name Kuli is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkuːli/,KOO-lee.

Kuli is in Origin.

Kuli is a cross-cultural short form in several traditions. In South Asia, it serves as a pet name from Punjabi and Hindi names beginning with Kul- (“family, lineage,” from Sanskrit kula) such as Kuldeep or Kulbir, thus evoking noble household ties. In southern Africa, Kuli can clip Nguni or Tswana names built on the root khul- (“to grow”), for example Khulile or Sikhulile, so it suggests growth and flourishing.

As an independent given name, Kuli is modern and rare, more often a nickname elevated to official use. Related forms include Khuli (regional spelling) and the longer Kul- names themselves. Note that in several Polynesian languages kuli means “dog” (a common noun), and in parts of Asia kuli/coolie was used for a porter and carries pejorative colonial history; families may wish to consider local connotations.