Girl name
Tülü name meaning
“Hairy, long-haired”
Tülü means “hairy” or “long-haired.” It comes from Turkish tülü, connected with tüg, a historical form related to the modern word tüy, “hair” or “down.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a concrete association with the long-haired camel also described by this Turkish word.
What does Tülü mean?
Hairy, long-haired
In Turkish: Tüylü, uzun tüylü
Tülü can be understood through Turkish vocabulary connected with natural textures and animal terminology. It evokes long hair and a soft covering; in its use as a feminine name in Türkiye, it should be distinguished from Tulû, a separate name associated with rising or sunrise.
Origin of the name Tülü
Turkish tülü means 'hairy' and is related to tüg, the historical form of tüy, 'hair, feather'; it also denotes a long-haired camel. The spelling Tülü should not automatically be equated with Tulu or Tulû, from Arabic ṭulūʿ, 'rising.'
Double names with Tülü
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tülü Akgul
Meaning of each name
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
- Akgul: white rose, a rose with white petals
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Ülkü Tülü
Meaning of each name
- Ülkü: an ideal; a lofty goal
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
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Tülü Birnur
Meaning of each name
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
- Birnur: a light, a radiance
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Ayşin Tülü
Meaning of each name
- Ayşin: Beautiful as the moon
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
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Tülü Cansın
Meaning of each name
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
- Cansın: you are life; you are dear
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Sarıgül Tülü
Meaning of each name
- Sarıgül: yellow rose
- Tülü: Hairy, long-haired
How to pronounce Tülü
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tyly/ |
Is Tülü a girl’s name?
Yes, Tülü is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tülü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Tulu, Tulü, Tulû
Names that sound like Tülü
Names with related meanings
- Defne♀Bay laurel, an aromatic evergreen tree
- Asel♀Honey, the sweet substance made by bees
- Lina♀A kind of date palm
- Eylül♀September
- Nehir♀River, large flowing stream
- Ada♀İsland
- Ceylin♀Gazelle
- Doğa♀Nature
- Yağmur♀Rain falling as drops of water
- Deniz♂♀Sea, an extensive body of salt water
- Efnan♀Branches, boughs
- Damla♀Small drop of liquid
Famous people named Tülü
- Sultan Tülü · b. 1961
- Tulu Bayar
FAQ about the name Tülü
What is the meaning of Tülü?
Tülü means “Hairy, long-haired”. Turkish tülü means 'hairy' and is related to tüg, the historical form of tüy, 'hair, feather'; it also denotes a long-haired camel. The spelling Tülü should not automatically be equated with Tulu or Tulû, from Arabic ṭulūʿ, 'rising.'
Is Tülü a girl’s name?
Yes, Tülü is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tülü in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tülü nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tülü?
Tülü is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Tülü have?
Tülü has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tülü?
Tülü does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 4 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Tülü?
Other spellings: Tulu, Tulü, Tulû.
What names go well with Tülü?
Some ideas: Tülü Akgul; Ülkü Tülü; Tülü Birnur.
Famous people named Tülü?
Notable people named Tülü include Sultan Tülü, Tulu Bayar.
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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