Unisex name
Tatu name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Tatu is a two-syllable name used for girls and boys in Türkiye. In Finnish, it is a short form of Taavetti and Taneli; a separate feminine name exists in Swahili. These uses alone do not establish its origin in Türkiye. Similar names include Talu, meaning “distinguished,” and Tan, meaning “daybreak.”
The name Tatu at a glance
Syllables
Ta · tu
2 syllables · 4 letters · /tatu/
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Documented use
Tatu is used in Finnish as a short form of Taavetti and Taneli. A separate feminine name also exists in Swahili; these uses alone do not establish the origin of the name in Türkiye.
Sources: WiktionaryBehind the Name
Similar names with known meanings
Tatu: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Tatu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tatu/ |
Is Tatu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tatu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Tatu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tatu
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Tanju♂A historical title of Xiongnu rulers
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Tansu♂♀Water at dawn
- Tala♀Gold
- Taki♂God-conscious
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Taş♂Stone
- Tara♀Star
- Tatar♂Name of the Tatar people
FAQ about the name Tatu
Is Tatu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tatu is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Tatu have?
Tatu has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tatu?
Tatu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm09930 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake