Boy name
Tului name meaning
“mirror; a historical Mongolian name”
Tului means “mirror” and belongs to a historical Mongolian name tradition. It is a form of Tolui, associated with the Mongolian word for mirror, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Tolui, a son of Genghis Khan, provides a historical association; Toluy and Tuluy are related spellings.
What does Tului mean?
Mirror; a historical Mongolian name
In Turkish: ayna; tarihî Moğol adı
Tului is a rendering of the name of Tolui, a son of Genghis Khan and father of Möngke and Kublai. Differences in spelling reflect the transcription of a Mongolian name into different writing systems. Its historical association belongs to the Mongol Empire; resemblance to Turkish syllables does not establish a Turkish compound origin.
Origin of the name Tului
A form of the Mongolian name Tolui or Tului, conventionally connected with the historical Mongolian word for 'mirror'. Other transcriptions include Toluy and Tuluy.
How to pronounce Tului
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tului/ |
Is Tului a boy’s name?
Yes, Tului is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tului does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tului
- Tulum♂Skin container
- Tali♂Following, coming after
- Talu♂Distinguished, chosen, outstanding
- Tulga♂Battle helmet
- Telli♂♀Adorned with decorative wire
- Talut♂The name of a king mentioned in the Quran
- Tolu♂Full
- Tolun♂Full moon, moon appearing fully illuminated
- Tuğluk♂Having a standard or horsetail banner
- Tumur♂İron
FAQ about the name Tului
What is the meaning of Tului?
Tului means “mirror; a historical Mongolian name”. A form of the Mongolian name Tolui or Tului, conventionally connected with the historical Mongolian word for 'mirror'. Other transcriptions include Toluy and Tuluy.
Is Tului a boy’s name?
Yes, Tului is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tului in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tului nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tului?
Tului is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Tului have?
Tului has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tului?
Tului 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.
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