The baby name Tulisa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tuːˈliːsə/ (too-LEE-sə); alt. /təˈliːsə/ (tuh-LEE-sah).
The baby name Tulisa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tuːˈliːsə/ (too-LEE-sə); alt. /təˈliːsə/ (tuh-LEE-sah).
Tulisa is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Tulisa is a modern feminine name with layered origins. Many see it as a soft variant of Indian Tulasi/Tulsi (from Sanskrit), the sacred basil venerated in Vaishnavite tradition; by extension it carries the senses “holy basil” and “the incomparable one.” Others treat Tulisa as an embellished form of Greek Toula/Tula, created with the familiar -isa feminine ending, giving it a Mediterranean feel. In southern Africa, the close form Thulisa comes from Nguni roots meaning “to comfort,” a nuance sometimes associated with Tulisa.
The name remains uncommon globally. It rose to wider notice in the United Kingdom through singer and television personality Tulisa Contostavlos in the 2010s. Usage skews feminine. Variants and cognates include Tulasi, Tulsi, Thulisa, and the related Toula/Tula; short forms such as Tuli, Tula, or Lisa occur. Depending on the lineage chosen, meanings center on sanctity and devotion (holy basil), matchlessness, or the idea of calming and consolation.
| Tulisa Contostavlos Tulisa Contostavlos is a British musician and actress, best known as a member of the hip-hop group N-Dubz. She gained fame with hits like 'Playing with Fire' and 'I Need You'. Tulisa also served as a judge on the UK version of The X Factor. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2013 | #1 | — | 969 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 76 | 25,928 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Tulisa is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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