Girl name
Tül name meaning
“fine, lightweight net fabric”
Tül means “fine, lightweight net fabric.” The Turkish word comes from French tulle, associated with the town of Tulle in France. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it evokes a sheer curtain filtering daylight or a bridal veil whose delicate mesh remains visible against the light.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #2,466
What does Tül mean?
Fine, lightweight net fabric
In Turkish: ince, hafif ve gözenekli kumaş
Tül turns a fabric term into a personal name. In Turkish the word evokes the light material used in curtains, veils, and clothing decoration; literary usage can suggest a delicate covering or translucent layer. These associations arise from the fabric's physical qualities.
Origin of the name Tül
Borrowed into Turkish from French tulle. The fabric name is associated with the French town of Tulle.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Tül in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | T · Tü |
How to pronounce Tül
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tyl/ |
Is Tül a girl’s name?
Yes, Tül is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tül
Famous people named Tül
- Tül Akbal Süalp
FAQ about the name Tül
What is the meaning of Tül?
Tül means “fine, lightweight net fabric”. Borrowed into Turkish from French tulle. The fabric name is associated with the French town of Tulle.
Is Tül a girl’s name?
Yes, Tül is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tül in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tül nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tül?
Tül is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Tül have?
Tül has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Tül?
Tül does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Tül?
Notable people named Tül include Tül Akbal Süalp.
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.
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