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The baby name Tumi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TOO-mee (IPA: /ˈtuːmi/).

Tumi is Sotho, Tswana in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sotho, Tswana
Pronunciation: TOO-mee (IPA: /ˈtuːmi/)

What is the meaning of the name Tumi ?

The baby name Tumi is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TOO-mee (IPA: /ˈtuːmi/).

Tumi is Sotho, Tswana in Origin.

Tumi is a multicultural given name. In Southern Africa (Sesotho/Setswana), it is a popular unisex short form of names built on the -tumi- element, associated with praise, gratitude, and joy - examples include Tumisang (“let us praise”), Itumeleng/Boitumelo (“happiness/joy”), and often Tumelo (“faith,” commonly shortened to Tumi). As such, the name conveys sentiments of thankfulness, celebration, and positive feeling, and it is well represented among South African public figures.

In the Andes, Tumi refers to the iconic Quechua ceremonial knife; adopted as a modern given name in Peru and the diaspora, it can symbolize healing, protection, and cultural pride. In Iceland, Tumi (also spelled Túmi) appears as a masculine name recorded since medieval times (e.g., Tumi Sighvatsson), likely deriving from an Old Norse nickname, and remains rare today. Variants and related forms include Túmi, Tumisang, Itumeleng, Boitumelo, and Tumelo.

Tumi has the following similar or variant Names

Tumi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW 0 #16 4 960
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
BW Girls 0 #86 65 4,216
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
BW Boys 0 #120 30 4,685
ZA 0 #133 365 14,421
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
ZA Girls 0 #141 4,065 25,928
BD 0 #172 56 5,992
ZA Boys 0 #173 3,712 25,619
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
BD Girls 0 #273 114 8,413
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
OM Girls 0 #366 31 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
BD Boys 0 #392 198 10,045
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CM Girls 0 #514 27 11,671
LY 0 #521 15 12,703
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
CM Boys 0 #524 27 12,054
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #569 18 18,916
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
SG Boys 0 #676 22 17,960
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
QA Boys 0 #684 24 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
KW Boys 0 #738 32 18,755
NG Girls 0 #761 26 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
OM Boys 0 #800 82 17,948
SA Girls 0 #882 54 25,931
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
NG Boys 0 #935 17 16,906
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
IN Boys 0 #983 19 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,036 57 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,086 26 25,439
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,435 12 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,452 163 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,456 16 10,046

Tumi is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Tumi

Tumi is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Tumi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TOO-mee (IPA: /ˈtuːmi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tumelo, Tumisang, Tumisani and Tumile.
Across languages, Tumi has these equivalents: Faith (English), Imani (Swahili).